Financial Analyst II

Atlanta Braves•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us! Position Overview: Financial Analyst II plays a key role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions across a dynamic portfolio of real estate assets and professional baseball operations. This position is responsible for delivering actionable insights that drive strategic decision making, optimize asset performance, and enhance overall financial outcomes. Working cross functionally with property management, development, and team operations, the analyst will evaluate financial performance across revenue streams including ticketing, sponsorships, concessions, mixed-use developments, and ancillary real estate ventures. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a high visibility environment. This individual will contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, variance analysis, investment modeling, and long-term planning initiatives, while also helping to improve reporting tools and financial processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend financial rigor with the energy of live sports and large-scale real estate development, providing exposure to complex assets and high impact business decisions. This position operates within a matrix reporting structure, with dual accountability to: Primary Manager: Finance Manager, Braves Development Company Secondary Manager: Senior Financial Analyst, Baseball The Primary Manager oversees functional direction, performance management, career development and day-to-day business needs related to the Braves Development Company, while the Secondary Manager provides day-to-day business alignment, priorities, and operational guidance related to the Braves Baseball function.

Requirements

3-5 years of financial analysis experience (corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, or similar)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Prior experience in a matrixed or cross-functional environment preferred
Good knowledge of GAAP
Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into clear insights
Strong proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas)
PowerPoint or presentation skills to clearly communicate financial results to leadership
Ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear, concise, and practical manner
Strong collaboration skills with finance and non-finance stakeholders
Comfortable balancing competing priorities and supporting multiple stakeholders
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy under deadlines
Sound judgment and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues
Adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment
Demonstrates continuous learning and interest in professional development
Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus
Industry experience (sports, entertainment, real estate, or development) a plus but not required
Experience with financial reporting systems (e.g., ERP, planning tools, dashboards); Workday, Adaptive, and/or Yardi is a plus

Responsibilities

Monthly Financial Analysis and Decision Support Compare monthly results to forecast, budget and prior year same period and provide specific business drivers for variances in reporting to business stakeholders.
Analyze and prepare monthly forecast submission.
Review and model contracts to ensure the financial impact of payment terms, timing, and other contractual details are forecasted and budgeted appropriately to reflect revenue recognition terms.
Analyze, forecast, and track headcount activity, capital expenditures, and operating expenditures.
Communicate and advise Leadership on the key metrics, drivers, and risks & opportunities.
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages.
Partner with business leaders by providing value added financial analysis as needed.
Forecasting, Budgeting and Strategic Planning Partner with business to develop, validate, and submit monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and 5-year Strategic Plans.
Prepare presentations for forecasts, budget and strategic plan reviews with Management.
Perform Special Projects as Assigned As needed, work with Business and Finance leadership to develop real estate proformas / models Develop reporting that improve Leadership's ability to achieve financial targets and improve visibility to business profitability.
Participate in process improvement and productivity projects to drive continuous improvement in the finance functional area through documentation, cross-training and automation.
Other Ad Hoc requests from the business or finance leaders.