Sr Mgr Finance

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Reports to: Vice President of Finance

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Corporate FP&A to join our finance team. This role will be responsible for managing financial planning, analysis, and reporting related to corporate overhead cost centers and headcount. You will work closely with the executive leadership team to provide strategic insights, manage budgets, and deliver on key financial metrics. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in FP&A, including management experience, and expertise in cost rationalization and headcount reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the FP&A function for corporate overhead cost centers, overseeing the planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of operating expenses.
• Manage and drive headcount planning and reporting, working closely with HR and business leaders to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, including the executive team, to provide key financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring that all overhead costs are accurately forecasted and aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of corporate cost structures, identifying opportunities for cost rationalization and efficiencies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting variances and trends for senior leadership.
• Lead ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for special projects or strategic initiatives.
• Oversee and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering their development and ensuring high performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, providing support and guidance on financial matters.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate FP&A, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven experience in cost rationalization and headcount reporting.
• Strong experience partnering with executive teams and providing strategic financial insights.
• Deep knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in Excel; experience with financial planning software and ERP systems; Oracle is a plus.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in a large, complex organization with multiple business units.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, results-driven mindset.
• Ability to navigate and lead through periods of change and uncertainty.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally - as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world-including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
Build Championship Teams
Obsessed with Fans
Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
Determined and Relentless Mindset