Financial Analyst

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Position Profile: Financial Analyst
Department: Finance, Strategy & Analytics
Reports to: Director of Finance and Business Intelligence 
Status: Salaried, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs are seeking a highly analytical and motivated Financial Analyst with approximately 3 years of experience to support financial planning, reporting, and strategic initiatives.

This role sits at the intersection of FP&A, business strategy, and stadium operations, supporting areas including NFL operations, major stadium events, partnerships, and long-term stadium development. The Analyst will play a critical role in delivering insights that drive decision-making across leadership while helping scale financial processes and reporting infrastructure.

This is a high-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to impact one of the most dynamic organizations in professional sports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS:

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes across departments
• Maintain rolling forecasts and financial models
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and variance analysis
• Assist with long-range planning and scenario modeling
• Analyze revenue streams and identify growth opportunities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – STRATEGIC FINANCE:

• Partner with business leaders to provide actionable financial insights
• Support financial analysis for major events
• Evaluate revenue opportunities and ROI initiatives
• Develop executive-level presentations and reporting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – REPORTING & SYSTEMS:

• Build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Support financial systems and process improvements
• Identify automation opportunities and improve data accuracy
• Partner with analytics teams on data infrastructure

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – CROSS-FUNCTIONAL:

• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and Revenue teams
• Support capital planning for stadium investments
• Contribute to process improvements and financial governance
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2–4 years of relevant experience
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency; BI tools preferred
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., ERP, planning tools Vena Solutions Preferred)
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART:

• Exposure to NFL event operations and leadership
• Involvement in major stadium events
• Contribution to long-term stadium strategy
• Blend of FP&A, strategy, and analytics

ROLE EXPECTATIONS:

• This is an in-office position in Kansas City, MO.
• There will be evening/weekend work aligned with event schedule.
• Occasional travel required.