Financial Analyst

Versant • Stamford, CT

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Finance team works closely with the Sports Production teams to budget, track and complete analysis on all of USA Sports’ programs. The Financial Analyst will play an integral role in the day-to-day management of Sports Production finances, including payment, tracking, budgeting, and forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 1+ years of relevant finance, accounting, FP&A, production finance, media, or operational finance experience, including internships.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial modeling/reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple budgets, invoices, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable information for non-finance partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and BPC preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, in order to liaise with various internal and external professionals
• Background in accounting and close cycles
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively across the organization
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and follow through
• Ability to effectively manage priorities and deadlines
• Confident, accountable and solution focused
• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation and leadership
• Experience working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating, tracking and actualizing production budgets for accurate cost forecasting
• Prepare and present ad hoc financial analyses to operators
• Own accounts payable responsibilities; accurately code invoices, coordinate approvals, update operators and team members, and work with vendors as needed
• Support financial planning and annual budget efforts: pacing and reporting, identifying risks and opportunities
• Assist with monthly closing process: journal entries, variance analysis, and post close financial reporting
• Lead regular financial update meetings with operators
• Participate in ad hoc projects, as necessary

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a variety of other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level