Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Who are we hiring?
The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a strategic and financial partner for Sphere Entertainment supporting the Sphere Sales and Marketing teams located in Nevada and California. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a role in assisting with budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning. The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Senior Director and Senior Manager of FP&A with the day-to-day operations of the departments.
What will you do?
• Assist team in planning, executing, compiling, and analyzing the periodic results, monthly forecasts, annual budget, and long-range plan.
• Assist with monthly accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses, etc. and investigate variances versus budget and forecast.
• Provide detailed monthly financial results for expense tracking, departmental reporting packages and key financial support schedules.
• Collaborate with Accounting to review monthly accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses as necessary to ensure accurate monthly financial results.
• Manage daily and weekly reporting, including daily updates for Experiences P&L, weekly Private/Group Events financials outlook, and additional reporting to support business needs, and work with Data & Analytics team to explore opportunities for automation in Tableau.
• Create detailed analysis for presentations and reporting packages to Senior Leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop process efficiencies (e.g. automate reports, management dashboards, PO tracking, etc.).
• Utilize financial planning software as necessary to support information requests.
• Assist operational teams with financial policies and best practices (Requisitions for proper coding, competitive bid requirements, etc.).
• Support completion of ad-hoc analyses, special projects, and presentations for various internal stakeholders and finance team.
• Establish strong relationships and collaborate frequently with operations, business leaders, and corporate partners.
What do you need to s/ucceed?
• Minimum of 3+ years financial reporting/planning experience.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong financial planning and analysis skills with extensive knowledge of monthly reporting, including monthly closes.
• Excellent Excel skills required; experience using Tableau, Oracle EPBCS/Smartview, Concur and Coupa applications a plus.
• Ability to build strong relationships with all customers (internal and external).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to trouble shoot and problem solve.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience, and channel.
Pay Range
$75,000 - $100,000 USD

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