Manager Finance

Sphere Entertainment Group • New York City, NY

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Finance leads financial planning, analysis, and business partnership support for the MSGN business within Sphere Entertainment Group, providing accurate forecasts, actionable insights, and disciplined financial oversight to support operations teams. Reporting to the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role contributes to growth and operational execution through strong analytical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and attention to detail. The Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining scalable FP&A processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and partnering with technical leadership to align investments and spending with corporate priorities. The position requires experience in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, preferably supporting regional sports or entertainment networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in FP&A or Financial Accounting, ideally within Technology, Media, Entertainment, or similarly complex, project-based environments
• Strong technical finance skillset, including forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, and cost allocation methodologies
• Exceptional modeling skills and proficiency with Excel and financial planning systems (Oracle, Hyperion/EPBCS, Tableau, or comparable tools)
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and delivery of monthly business review reporting, 5 monthly forecasts, an annual budget & long-range plans.
• Develop and enhance financial reporting packages—including KPIs, variance analyses, and spend visibility tools—to support both operating and capital expenditures.
• Partner with the Accounting team to ensure clean, accurate monthly financial results.
• Analyze union labor, vendor spend, and production-based allocations to ensure accuracy, compliance with policy, and alignment with business priorities.
• Build and maintain compensation, headcount, and workforce planning models, ensuring accuracy across full-time, contractor, and event-based staffing
• Review business cases, technology investment proposals, and capital requests, providing clear financial analysis and recommendations.
• Partner closely with the individual operating teams to monitor spend, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making with data-driven insights.
• Support the VP Financial Planning & Analysis in preparation of executive-level materials for senior leadership, including budgets, forecasts, and strategic updates
• Assist operational teams with financial policies and best practices (Requisitions for proper coding, CAR forms correctly populated, competitive bid requirements, etc.)

What This Job Offers

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