Financial Analyst – (Sports Company) at Korn Ferry
Job Description
At our client, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. By 2028, we aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit. As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime. Our client
is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200\+ events a year across 55\+ countries thanks to a passionate global team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting to the Manager of FP&A, this high-impact role sits at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and storytelling. As a key member of the Global Finance team, you’ll partner directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to turn data into insight and insight into action. You’ll play a lead role in driving business visibility, shaping strategic decisions, and ensuring that plans stay aligned with our global objectives. We’re looking for someone who’s analytically sharp, relentlessly curious, and energized by solving complex problems in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Co-lead Corporate & Global planning cycles
(Budget, Forecast, Long-Range Plan), working with regional and cross-functional teams to build forward-looking models that reflect both strategic ambition and operational reality
- Collaborate across functions
to drive alignment, challenge inefficiencies, and champion scalable processes that fuel better decision-making
- Be a thought partner to leadership
by proactively supporting strategic initiatives and unlocking value through financial modeling, scenario planning, and decision-support
- Translate complex insights into actionable stories
by delivering thoughtful and high-velocity updates on financial results, forecasts, and risks & opportunities to senior management
- Build the future of FP&A systems
by helping to implement new planning tools and influence the design of our ERP rollout
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
- 3\+ years of experience in FP&A or a related finance role, with a strong foundational understanding of best practices
- Ability to travel to Tampa, Florida on a quarterly basis
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., complex financial modeling, data analysis, etc.)
- Ability to concisely communicate complex financial information to senior management and non-financial business partners
- Solution oriented with the ability to identify quick wins, simplify complex problems, and drive value without overengineering
- Experience with Power BI is a plus
- Experience in a global organization with exposure to international financial processes is a plus
Compensation:
$70,000 - $85,000
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510808358