What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst, FP&A position at IRONMAN?
At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. By 2028, we aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit. As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime. The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200 events a year across 55 countries thanks to a passionate global team. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.
For our World Triathlon Corporation in Tampa, Florida or Louisville, Colorado, we are seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of: Financial Analyst, FP&A.
What You’ll Be Doing
Step into a role where no two days are the same, and your impact is felt far beyond your desk. You will:
Reporting to the Manager of FP&A at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, this high-impact role sits at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and storytelling. As a key member of the Global Finance team, you’ll partner directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to turn data into insight and insight into action. You’ll play a lead role in driving business visibility, shaping strategic decisions, and ensuring that plans stay aligned with our global objectives. We’re looking for someone who’s analytically sharp, relentlessly curious, and energized by solving complex problems in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Co-lead Corporate & Global planning cycles (Budget, Forecast, Long-Range Plan), working with regional and cross-functional teams to build forward-looking models that reflect both strategic ambition and operational reality
- Collaborate across functions to drive alignment, challenge inefficiencies, and champion scalable processes that fuel better decision-making
- Be a thought partner to leadership by proactively supporting strategic initiatives and unlocking value through financial modeling, scenario planning, and decision-support
- Translate complex insights into actionable stories by delivering thoughtful and high-velocity updates on financial results, forecasts, and risks & opportunities to senior management
- Build the future of FP&A systems at IRONMAN by helping to implement new planning tools and influence the design of our ERP rollout
What You Bring to the Team
We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just tick boxes, but thrives in our fast-paced, global environment. Ideally, you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
- 3 years of experience in FP&A or a related finance role, with a strong foundational understanding of best practices
- Ability to travel to the IRONMAN headquarters in Tampa, Florida on a quarterly basis
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., complex financial modeling, data analysis, etc.)
- Ability to concisely communicate complex financial information to senior management and non-financial business partners
- Solution oriented with the ability to identify quick wins, simplify complex problems, and drive value without overengineering
- Experience with Power BI is a plus
- Experience in a global organization with exposure to international financial processes is a plus
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At The IRONMAN Group, we’re not just building careers—we’re building lifestyles driven by passion, performance, and purpose.
- A culture you can feel – Step into an open, modern, and friendly environment where teamwork crosses borders and cultures and ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
- Live the race – Free entries to our legendary endurance events, so you can experience the event spirit first-hand.
- Grow without limits – Access to our online learning platform and other trainings to keep your skills sharp and your curiosity alive.
- We’ve got your back – Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to support you with both personal and professional challenges.
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.