Financial Analyst, Entertainment Venues

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $90,000 to $110,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

The Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting in a wide range of FP&A activities and specific data-driven analytics supporting the “Entertainment Venues” vertical of OC Sports & Entertainment/OCVIBE. This includes the city-owned Honda Center, ARTIC, and The Grove of Anaheim, as well as the future OCVIBE-owned Performance Theater and Golden Bear. This role will play a central role in executing the timely delivery and presentation of the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, monthly reporting and variance analysis, and long-range strategic plan. The Financial Analyst drives to execute tasks and projects on time and at a high level.

Responsibilities

Create, manage, and maintain complex financial planning models to support annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-term planning

Analyze actual results against budget and forecast, research variances, and communicate findings

Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for leadership and business operators

Collaborate with leadership and operators to align financial plans with operational goals and execution

Work with data originating out of native accounting and operational systems to answer critical questions and provide insights through key performance indicators

Engage in ad-hoc analysis to support business decision-making and strategic planning

Assist in storytelling by preparing presentations in support of executive meetings, monthly/quarterly business reviews and various strategic and analytical projects

Support the delivery of analytics to the OCVIBE booking team and venue operators

Drive process improvements and automation of financial reporting

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Skills

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

At least 2 years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience

Advanced Excel modeling skills

Proficient storyteller in PowerPoint

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Sports & entertainment experience preferred

Meticulous and detailed-oriented

Sharp critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

An inherent curiosity to learn and ask questions

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required – 2+ Years

This position is on-site.