Financial Analyst at Kansas City Chiefs
Job Description
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.