Senior Financial Analyst - NYC

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

THE ROLE

This position is responsible for analyzing the company’s performance, alongside changes and market trends, creating forecasts and analyzing variances between those forecasts and actuals while being able to explain the causes of these variances. This individual will assist in preparation for quarterly Board of Directors meetings and respond to ad hoc request for information from ownership.

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Aid in the capital budgeting and expenditure planning processes
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and dashboards
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
• Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps
• Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation, creating forecasts and models
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data query / data management tools is extremely helpful (BI tools such as Power BI, SQL, Business Objects)
• Partners with Business Development team to develop proposals in response to Request for Proposals and similar bid/business opportunities
• Uses process and project management skills regularly; develops/adheres to proposal schedule for pro forma and pricing requirements; ensures all assigned proposals are completed on or before the due date
• Delivers business case, pro forma and pricing reviews to senior/executive management for approval
• Responsible for maintaining various trackers, reports, and dashboards for the Business Development team
• Manages assigned tasks with general to minimal oversight; may seek guidance balancing priorities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required (Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics)
• CPA or MBA a plus
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience
• Minimum 3 years managing and developing finance teams
• Hospitality, foodservice, sports & entertainment, or retail industry experience strongly preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High proficiency in financial modeling techniques
• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of ERP, RPA, and BI systems and tools
• Attention to accuracy and detail required

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $95,000 commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Corporate East Office - New York, NY