Financial Analyst - Commercial

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before.

The Role - Finance Analyst – Commercial

We have an exciting opportunity for a commercial finance analyst to join our expanding global Finance team, directly supporting our commercial team and stakeholders. The role will be based

in New York, reporting to the Senior Finance business partner for Sports and Media.

We are looking for a driven and ambitious qualified accountant, delivering insightful analysis to help drive accountability and understand performance, drive investment decisions, efficiencies, profitability, and value. This role will create a High Support, High Challenge environment, so the group can continue to both grow and mature.

Main Responsibilities

Support the Senior Finance Business Partner with the following:

Month end review and management reporting

Working with the financial accounting team and business stakeholders to reconcile and ensure correct monthly accruals and postings, mainly focused on revenues

Creation of monthly stakeholder management reporting packs, including financials, KPIs and commentary

Support in the continuous improvement and automation of the accounting and reporting process, including staff payroll and capitalization calculations

Budgeting & forecasting

Support the budget and quarterly reforecast process for your commercial areas, working with Commercial stakeholders to build and challenge appropriate forecasts

Creation of budget and reforecast packs for business stakeholders

Board reporting

Support in the consolidation of monthly financials and KPIs for inclusion in the group board report

Support in providing monthly commentary and variance analysis in the group board report

Business cases, projects and ad hoc analysis

Cross-functional project modelling and management for strategically critical long-term projects and growth areas of the business

Support the business building out pricing models and guidelines

Support in ad-hoc business cases, using finance and business area expertise to build financial models, challenge ideas, and provide relevant analysis to support key business decisions

Required Skills

Is proactive in the provision of clear, timely, accurate and easily understandable information

Is highly supportive and will provide truly insightful management information that the business can engage with and take action on

Is curious, and restless about how things can be done better when it comes to processes, communication & engagement

Takes the initiative to find solutions to problems

Is a great communicator & relationship builder

Is a team player with a hands-on, down to earth attitude and approach

Is confident using Microsoft applications, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint & Word with strong modelling and presentation skills

Is a qualified accountant

Is clear and concise in their communication, knowing who their audience is and how to adapt accordingly

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Workday ERP system, not required but beneficial

Knowledge of Adaptive Planning financial planning system, not required but beneficial

Knowledge of Salesforce, not required but beneficial

The salary for this role is based on an annualized salary of $85,000 to $100,000 depending on relevant experience. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.

We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. Occasional travel may be required.

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career.

One team, being brave, driving change

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference.

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