Sr. Financial Analyst - MLS

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Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst

Department: FP&A

Reports to: Director of FP&A

Job Summary

FC Cincinnati is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance and Accounting team. This position is ideal for someone with great attention to detail, a continuous improvement mindset, and startup mentality. You will provide timely, accurate data, analyze variances and build reporting vital for financial statement presentation. This position will aid in budget creation, monitoring performance and communicating cross-functional results. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a high energy and rapidly evolving environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and analyze the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting package, including the development of robust revenue, expense and cash forecast assumptions
• Support the preparation, compilation and review of the annual budget
• Prepare, evaluate, and communicate results of monthly departmental variance reporting
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with departments and functional teams to gather insights, support financial initiatives, track KPI’s and implement best practices
• Identify financial trends and analyze market data to inform financial strategy
• Participate in special projects and create additional ad-hoc analysis and models utilizing raw data from multiple sources
• Ensure financial reporting and activities comply with relevant regulations, company policies, and accounting principles
• Create and optimize existing processes by leveraging software and data efficiency

 

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting or finance related experience preferred
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (logic-based formulas, large data set manipulation, etc.)
• Expertise in financial modeling tools and software (Vena Reporting, Tableau, etc.)

 

What You’ll Bring:

• Exceptional organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and work well in a collaborative team
• Experience in process creation and report building

 

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k plan with company match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Paternity Leave and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program and free subscription to the Calm App
• Discount off merchandise in the FCC team store
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and Frequent team building opportunities
• Employee recognition programs and referral programs
• Opportunity for complimentary staff tickets to home FC Cincinnati matches

 

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community . FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.