Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

FloSports, Inc.
Austin, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with FP&A experience and technical fluency in financial tools will find this strategic role in a growing sports media company. The hybrid work model and emphasis on cross-departmental collaboration suggest a preference for adaptable, business-savvy professionals.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4–6 years of FP&A experience and a track record in business partnering
    — “4–6 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role, with a focus on budgeting and business partnering”
  • Professionals skilled in financial modeling and ERP systems who can translate data into insights
    — “Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel; hands-on experience with a financial planning tool (e.g., Anaplan, Planful) and an ERP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)”
  • Candidates who thrive in cross-functional teams and have experience influencing strategic decisions
    — “Collaborate across departments at all levels, including senior leadership”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a hybrid work schedule, which may affect remote flexibility expectations
    — “This position is based in Austin, TX, and has a hybrid work schedule”
  • The candidate must be comfortable working with imperfect data and driving process improvements
    — “Comfort navigating disparate, imperfect data to uncover insights”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AI tools in finance workflows during interviews or on your resume
    — “Curiosity and hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) applied to real finance workflows”
  • Showcase your ability to deliver actionable insights to non-financial stakeholders
    — “Prepare and present financial reports, surfacing key insights and recommendations for both financial and non-financial stakeholders”
  • Demonstrate your ability to align financial planning with business strategy
    — “Partner with business units to build, manage, and track budgets aligned with strategic goals”
  • Emphasize your experience with financial planning tools such as Anaplan or NetSuite
    — “hands-on experience with a financial planning tool (e.g., Anaplan, Planful) and an ERP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)”
  • Demonstrate your ability to identify and implement process improvements in reporting
    — “Proactively identify process improvements and data-driven opportunities that strengthen financial reporting and analysis”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Proactive identification of process improvements
  • Accurate financial reporting and analysis
  • Effective collaboration with cross-departmental teams
Typical background
4-6 years of experience in FP&A or corporate financeAdvanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning tools

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial ModelingBudget ManagementFinancial ReportingData AnalysisForecasting

Preferred

AI Tools In Finance WorkflowsAnaplanSAP

Stack & domain

Financial ModelingData AnalysisForecastingGoogle SheetsExcelAnaplanPlanfulNetsuiteSAPAI ToolsGAAPFinancial ReportingCorporate FinanceCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingAttention To DetailFinanceAccounting

About the role

Original posting from FloSports, Inc. via Ashby

FloSports is a world-class sports media company strategically positioned to be the essential destination for passionate sports fans, delighting them with live event coverage, breaking news, highlights, stats, rankings, and team and player profiles. We are growing Our Sports every day by continuing to invest in our ever-expanding ecosystem, which consists of over a dozen sport verticals and hundreds of streaming partners. FloSports is creating the home for college conferences/leagues and sports like grappling, hockey, track & field, racing, cheer, wrestling, and more, and we are looking for innovative and passionate people like you to help us!

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will partner closely with business units to build and manage budgets, drive financial performance, and deliver actionable insights. This role requires a proactive mindset, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments at all levels, including senior leadership. This position is based in Austin, TX, and has a hybrid work schedule. This role reports to the Director of FP&A.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Partner with business units to build, manage, and track budgets aligned with strategic goals
  • Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate departmental performance, investment opportunities, and risks
  • Proactively identify process improvements and data-driven opportunities that strengthen financial reporting and analysis
  • Prepare and present financial reports, surfacing key insights and recommendations for both financial and non-financial stakeholders
  • Analyze variances between actual and forecasted performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Support the preparation of annual budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning
  • Provide senior leadership with financial insights that drive informed decision-making
  • Build trusted relationships and collaborate with cross-departmental leaders and team members

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
  • 4–6 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role, with a focus on budgeting and business partnering
  • Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting
  • Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel; hands-on experience with a financial planning tool (e.g., Anaplan, Planful) and an ERP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)
  • Curiosity and hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) applied to real finance workflows
  • Working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and corporate finance principles
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Comfort navigating disparate, imperfect data to uncover insights

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential.

OUR BENEFITS:

  • Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
  • Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
  • All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin, Texas
  • Annual equity awards for all top performers
  • Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
  • Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
  • Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately
  • Progressive parental leave policies
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
  • Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
  • Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week

Source: FloSports, Inc. careers (Ashby)

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