Fanatics is a leader in licensed sports merchandise, committed to innovation and collaboration. The Analyst Finance role involves driving budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzing financial performance, and providing analytical support to various teams within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Drive the annual budget, monthly re‑forecast, and long‑range planning processes for Marketing and G&A investments in partnership with business leaders across the organization
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, gathering inputs from stakeholders and ensuring data accuracy and consistency
- Support balance sheet (working capital) and cash flow operating plan on a regular basis to provide early visibility of changes and risks & opportunities in a concise and effective manner
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), highlighting trends and variances versus budget and forecast
- Review financial results and develop clear, concise summaries and analyses of segment and consolidated performance for leadership
- Prepare and maintain recurring financial reports, dashboards, and scorecards for senior management and cross‑functional partners
- Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and automation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and cross‑functional reports
- Provide analytical support to functional teams on routine finance questions, ad‑hoc requests, and performance drivers
- Conduct ad‑hoc analyses related to new initiatives, operational changes, cost optimization, or investment decisions
- Partner closely with Accounting to enhance month‑end close and reporting, ensuring accurate accruals and expense allocations
- Support maintenance and enhancements of planning and reporting tools (e.g., NSPB / Oracle‑based planning systems)
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and quality of financial models, reporting processes, and data sources
- Assist with preparing company and departmental presentations for senior leadership
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 1–3+ years of financial analysis or FP&A experience, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, G&A, CapEx, or working capital (internships and early‑career experience considered)
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
- Solid understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and basic accounting principles
- Ability to analyze large data sets and synthesize insights into clear, actionable takeaways for leadership
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and quality, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information in a straightforward manner
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
- Eagerness to learn, improve processes, and grow within a dynamic finance organization
- Familiarity with reporting/BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and ERP or planning systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) preferred
Benefits
- Wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners
- Paid maternity paternity leave
- Infertility treatment
- Flexible time off
- Competitive 401k plan
Company Overview
- Fanatics is a global sports platform reimagining the fan experience across gear, trading cards, sports betting, content, events, and more. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.fanaticsinc.com.