Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The Larry H. Miller Company All Groups•Sandy, UT

21h

About The Position

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at Miller Sports + Entertainment is a pivotal strategic finance partner responsible for leading the annual budget and forecasting processes. This role serves as the "single source of truth" for financial performance across MSE's diverse businesses, which include sports teams, ticketing, sponsorships, and venue operations. The Manager will own financial models and reporting, providing actionable insights to the executive team by translating complex financial data into clear recommendations, identifying trends and opportunities, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate is expected to be a proactive thinker with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments, while also championing the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
4–6 years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A or financial analysis.
Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and quantitative analysis.
Advanced Excel skills are mandatory.
Experience with ERP/financial systems and BI/reporting tools (e.g. SQL, Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalents).
Demonstrated ability to produce accurate budgets and forecasts, and to translate data into clear business insights.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Proven track record of partnering cross-functionally and influencing decision-making at senior levels.
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred.
Experience in sports, entertainment, live events, or similar fast-paced industries is a plus.
Prior work in sports team finance, venue management, or entertainment media is preferred.
Knowledge of ticketing or event revenue metrics is advantageous.
Experience with subscription or membership revenue models (for ticket packages/fan clubs) is a plus but not required.
Exposure to data analytics or SQL is a plus, though not required.
Leadership experience (e.g., supervising analysts) or demonstrating initiative in process improvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

Protect the moral, legal, and financial assets and wellbeing of the company.
Exemplify the company values of Stewardship, Integrity, Hard Work, and Service.
Strive to achieve the company’s mission of Enriching Lives and the company’s vision of being the best place in town to work and do business.
Lead the annual operating budget process and quarterly/rolling forecasts for all business units.
Build and maintain driver-based financial models (revenue, expenses, headcount) and scenario analyses.
Update models and assumptions in partnership with department heads to ensure accuracy.
Develop and deliver monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and KPI dashboards to MSE senior leaders.
Track key metrics (e.g. ticket sales, sponsorship revenue, merchandising, EBITDA) and clearly communicate financial results versus budget/forecast.
Prepare materials for executive meetings and Board reviews.
Act as a trusted advisor to divisional managers (Sports Operations, Ticketing, Marketing, etc.) by providing financial guidance.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial targets with strategic goals.
Partner with Sales/Marketing on revenue forecasting (ticket sales projections, advertising spend) and with Operations on expense management.
Analyze financial performance and trends; identify risks and opportunities.
Evaluate potential initiatives (e.g. new events, capital projects, team investments) through ROI and break-even analyses.
Make recommendations for cost optimizations and revenue enhancements.
Maintain FP&A systems and tools (MSE uses NetSuite, Quickbooks, Snowflake, and PowerBI).
Ensure timely and accurate data integration from our ERP, ticketing, and CRM platforms.
Automate routine reporting where possible and document FP&A processes.
Establish and enforce financial planning workflows and policies.
Support special projects and CEO/CFO/VP requests, such as financial due diligence, audit support, partnership analyses, and long-range planning.
Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency and scalability as MSE grows.