Senior Manager, Finance - League Operations
About The Position
The Senior Manager, League Corporate Functions Finance leads forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for League Corporate departments, partnering with business teams to provide insights and support strategic decisions. The role supports Information Technology, Data & Analytics, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources, and Corporate Social Responsibility. It oversees financial deliverables across assigned functions, provides direction to staff, and ensures accuracy, consistency, and compliance in planning and reporting. The position aligns financial strategies with departmental and enterprise-wide objectives to support informed decision-making and operational efficiency. The role requires working at least 40 hours per week in an NFL office. In-person work is a priority, and remote or hybrid options are not offered. Travel is limited and as required. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of finance and/or accounting work experience related to budgeting, forecasting, analytical work, and problem-solving.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Strong ability using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with ERP and forecasting systems.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and business stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and manage workloads efficiently.
- Detail-oriented approach to financial reporting and budget management.
Nice To Haves
- Experience creating and editing financial models.
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning deliverables for League Corporate departments.
- Oversee financial analysis and reporting packages for quarterly business reviews, strategic initiatives, and CFO-level discussions.
- Understand close results by working closely with the Global Accounting team.
- Manage and develop direct reports, providing direction and oversight across forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including Strategy, Media, Operations, and Shared Services, to align financial targets and inform decisions.
- Deliver financial insights and scenario modeling to guide executive planning and performance management.
- Ensure consistency in FP&A processes and uphold planning standards across supported business areas.
- Drive process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration across planning cycles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
