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About Us
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team supporting the Exhibits organization. This role serves as a strategic business partner responsible for month-end reporting, budget and forecast planning, job cost analysis, and a variety of ad hoc financial tasks. The ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working with cross-functional leaders across all levels of the business.
This position will support our Finance team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of our North Dallas office location in Dallas, TX.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
About Us
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team supporting the Exhibits organization. This role serves as a strategic business partner responsible for month-end reporting, budget and forecast planning, job cost analysis, and a variety of ad hoc financial tasks. The ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working with cross-functional leaders across all levels of the business.
This position will support our Finance team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of our North Dallas office location in Dallas, TX.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as an FP&A business partner to the Exhibits team, supporting the EVP, VPs, and Directors with financial insights and analysis
- Lead month-end close activities, including Operating Income and SG&A variance analysis and reporting
- Prepare annual budgets and forecasts in coordination with business leaders
- Maintain and update weekly Power BI dashboards and reports
- Provide weekly utilization reporting and insights to support resource planning
- Workfront admin responsibilities, including timesheet audits and cost/hour tracking
- Track and report headcount metrics across the organization
- Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and provide financial insights as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required
- Three (3) years of related FP&A experience
- Experience with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Hyperion, or equivalent
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with a high level of energy and flexibility
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with business intelligence and planning tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Demonstrated ability to extract, manipulate, analyze, and present data effectively
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Accident and Disability
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
