Senior Financial Analyst

As a Senior Financial Analyst at Allied Sports, your primary responsibilities include managing day-to-day budgets, tracking and analyzing finance activity across various clients, and collaborating closely with the accounting department. You'll also support financial processes such as annual plans and forecasts, ensure accurate invoicing for clients, and create detailed budget trackers for events. Essentially, your role will be crucial in ensuring that our financial deliverables are accurate and timely across multiple business lines.

To be considered for the Senior Financial Analyst position at Allied Sports, candidates should possess a college degree in Accounting or Finance and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. A background in accounting, audit, or finance is highly desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and exemplary communication skills, alongside strong analytical abilities and attention to detail, are also essential for success in this role.

The Senior Financial Analyst at Allied Sports directly influences the company's financial goals by managing budgets, developing forecasts, and improving financial processes. By streamlining manual workflows and organizing financial data, the analyst ensures that operations run smoothly. Your work will provide critical insights that help track spending and forecast future performance, making you a key player in achieving the company’s financial objectives.

Allied Sports promotes a collaborative and dynamic working environment for its Senior Financial Analyst. With a hybrid work schedule, employees enjoy a mix of in-office collaboration in New York City and remote flexibility. You're not just a number here; you're part of an award-winning team that values innovation and teamwork. The culture fosters ongoing professional growth and development, making it an exciting place to be.

The Senior Financial Analyst role at Allied Sports offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the sports marketing industry. As part of a team recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Sports, you'll have access to various projects that drive real results for our clients. This position not only allows you to hone your financial expertise but also immerses you in a creative industry where storytelling is key. You'll be empowered to innovate and will see firsthand how finance supports marketing strategies.

Prepare to discuss a specific instance where you identified inefficiencies within a financial process and how you addressed them. Highlight the steps you took to analyze the situation, implement changes, and quantify the improvements in productivity or accuracy as a direct result.

Share your approach to managing multiple tasks. Discuss tools or strategies you use for prioritization, such as project management software, setting milestones, or employing a task list to ensure that urgent tasks are completed on time, particularly in the context of financial reporting.

Detail your experience in preparing cash flow forecasts including methodologies you used, tools or software applied, and the impact your work had on financial decision-making. If possible, provide an example to illustrate your proficiency.

Explain your process for double-checking figures before reporting. Discuss how you utilize collaboration with team members and how your meticulous attention to detail contributes to minimizing errors in financial data. Providing specific examples would enhance your response.

Discuss your experience working cross-functionally, including examples of how you've partnered with marketing or operations teams to align financial goals with broader company objectives. Highlight the communication strategies you employed to facilitate collaboration.

Identify the specific financial analysis tools and software you have used, such as Excel, ERP systems, or budgeting software. Provide insight into your level of expertise with these tools and how you've applied them to improve financial processes.

Talk about the resources you rely on for staying updated, such as industry journals, workshops, or online courses. Mention any recent regulations or changes you've learned about that could impact financial roles.

Prepare to delve into a challenging financial situation you faced, explaining the context and the steps you took to resolve it. Discuss the strategies you used to analyze the problem and the positive outcomes that resulted from your solutions.

Discuss your approach to creating compelling financial presentations, such as focusing on clarity, data visualization, and tailoring your message for your audience. Share insights on how you’ve effectively communicated financial data in past roles.

Emphasize your passion for the sports marketing industry and how your skills align with the goals at Allied Sports. Highlight what excites you about their mission and culture, and how you see your contributions making a positive impact.