Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1•Atlanta, GA

20h

About The Position

The Financial Analyst is an entry-level member of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across key areas of the Federation. Working with Finance colleagues and business partners, this role helps turn financial and operational data into clear insights that support day-to-day decision-making and U.S. Soccer’s strategic objectives. The Financial Analyst assists with recurring financial processes, monitors revenue and expense trends, investigates variances between actual results and budget or forecast, and helps maintain accurate financial models and planning systems. The role offers exposure to the financial operations of a national sports organization, including fundraising, programmatic, and commercial activity. A successful candidate is proactive, curious, detail-oriented, able to work with ambiguity, and eager to build analytical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
0–2 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, business analytics, or a related area; internships and relevant academic projects are considered.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and interest in developing more advanced analytical and modeling skills.
Basic understanding of corporate finance, financial statements, and accounting principles.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, well-organized work.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain findings clearly to colleagues without a finance background.
Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt as needs change.
Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and interest in learning about the business and financial operations of a sports organization.
Ability to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to financial planning, reporting systems, or data visualization tools.
Familiarity with PowerPoint and the preparation of clear, professional presentation materials.
Prior experience working at a nonprofit, sporting organization, financial services firm, or public accounting firm.
General knowledge of soccer.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for assigned business areas.
Analyze revenue and expense variances, identify key drivers, and summarize findings for Finance colleagues and business partners.
Update existing financial models, reporting templates, and planning systems, helping ensure information is accurate and consistent across tools.
Work with business partners to gather information, clarify questions, and support ongoing budget monitoring.
Prepare clear, concise summaries and presentation materials to communicate financial results and key takeaways for organization leadership.
Contribute to ad hoc analysis or special projects with guidance from the FP&A team.