Analyst | Sports Start-up | River North

Grayson Search Partner is working with an innovative start-up that focuses on the sports and live events industry. This firm is an industry leader with a focus on economics, data analytics and market analysis to ensure a superior event experience!

In this role, you will work cross-functionally with various departments while assisting upper management with optimizing efficiency and strategy

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Manager to optimize pricing and discounting strategy.
• Supporting Senior Management and Corporate Departments through gathering and analyzing financial, metrics and other data.
• Provide support directly to Senior Management and Department Managers
• Reviewing monthly departmental performance and comparing it to budgets, highlighting major variances, and commenting on causes.
• Providing quarterly and annual analyses for Senior Management.
• Creating ad hoc reports and analyses as requested
• Support Department Managers during the budget process, including maintenance, setup, updating reports, and review for accuracy.
• General support of the FP&A management team as needed for large and small projects.
• Having full understanding of how key metrics are derived, what they mean and what drivers relate to each.
• Enforcing data integrity, accuracy, and governance in financial and management reporting.
• Develop financial modeling to gain insights and provide recommendations.

Minimum Education and Experience

• BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other Business discipline required.
• 0-3 years of experience in data analysis, financial statement analysis, or other reporting required. Experience in planning/budgeting is also desired.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel are required.
• Ability to check and review large data files for accuracy and completion
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, take direction, and handle multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required and one must be a team player