Senior Coordinator, Financial Planning & Analysis
The National Football LeagueThe Analyst will serve as a pivotal member of the Finance department, collaborating closely with the League’s corporate and operational finance teams to deliver precise and insightful financial data crucial for guiding strategic business decisions. This role demands a focus on maintaining and enhancing our financial forecasting system while actively contributing to our forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes. The Analyst will engage in pivotal cross-organizational partnerships, necessitating robust interpersonal and communication abilities, but must also be self-directed with a strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Financial Systems
- Administer the financial reporting system, ensuring meticulous data accuracy, and collaborating with (financial system) to identify and implement system enhancement opportunities.
- Facilitate the transition from the existing reporting system (Vena) to a new reporting framework, in alignment with the broader finance transformation initiative.
- Consult with internal business partners to streamline processes and automate data extraction methods, fostering faster information retrieval and enhancing financial transparency.
- Develop, maintain, enhance, and automate FP&A reports, ensuring they align with organizational needs and standards.
- Proactively investigate and troubleshoot issues, taking decisive action to resolve discrepancies and maintain the integrity of financial data.
- Financial Analysis
- Play a key role in supporting the quarterly forecasts, annual budgeting, and long-term planning processes via data integrity and reporting
- Collaborate in the development of comprehensive financial reports and presentations tailored for League and Club Executives, ensuring accuracy and clarity in communication
- Special projects and ad hoc analyses/reports as requested
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, accounting, financial planning & analysis, or other related fields
- Required experience using financial reporting/forecasting software (i.e. Vena Solutions, Oracle Essbase, IBM Cognos T1, etc.)
- SQL, Python, PowerBI a plus
- Accounting software (i.e. Oracle PeopleSoft, Great Plains, SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamic, etc.) a plus
- Expertise with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to understand variance and trend analyses
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
- 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