Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Financial Planning and Analysis team manages companywide budgeting and forecasting.  This includes operational costs, as well as capital and cash planning.

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to drive future growth at the National Football League and is a great position for anyone that is interested in the business of sports and wants to learn in an extremely fast-paced and dynamic environment.

The Senior Manager will report to the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and will lead multiple companywide financial and operational planning cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead consolidation of companywide financial statements on a global basis
• Manage multiple proforma P&Ls with a focus on identifying areas of opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
• Prepare presentations for senior executives on actual results, budgets, forecasts etc.
• Drive competitive benchmarking process and provide strategic recommendations on opportunities for growth
• Directly manage and develop a new Senior Coordinator
• Support process and report improvements within a broader finance transformation project
• Assist in quarterly business reviews by identifying key business drivers and trends that can be used to drive decision making across the Company
• Support the building and management of the annual operating plan, quarterly and real-time forecasts, as well as deliverables for senior leaders
• Manage the consolidation and reporting for long range planning to support broader business decisions
• Responsible for collecting and analyzing financial data from various entities to produce a comprehensive view of the company's cash projections
• Special projects and ad hoc analyses/reports as requested

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 7-10 years of work experience relating to budgeting, forecasting, and analytics
• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and managing financial models (i.e. Vena Solutions, Oracle Essbase, IBM Cognos T1, etc.)
• Experience working with financial planning software and tools 
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to understand variance and trend analyses
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Desire to learn unique economic system specific to the NFL

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• NFL employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the office.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset