Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Atlanta Hawks

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Who Are We

A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

Who Are You

An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.

Job Summary

The Director of FP&A is a key role in budgeting and forecasting across the organization as well as a variety of ad hoc projects in areas related to data analysis, margin enhancements, cash flow, and ROI. The individual will partner closely with leadership and department heads across the organization to support data-driven decision making and provide both operational and strategic insights that help drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with senior leadership in developing, coordinating, and supporting the annual budgeting process.
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages with commentary for budget heads across the organization.
• Develop a range of financial models and strategic insights to support business decisions across ticketing, sponsorships, merchandise, arena operations or other project specific initiatives.
• Analyze weekly/monthly/annual cashflows across the organization to help support annual debt service and financing costs.
• Own and enhance financial tools, data, dashboards, and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner cross-functionally with key departments (Analytics, Ticketing, Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Arena Ops, Basketball Ops, and Procurement) to align operational, tactical, and strategic financial objectives.
• Provide financial assessments for capital budgeting projects.
• Provide mentorship and development of FP&A staff.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or related financial designations preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, ideally in the sports and entertainment sector, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong financial statement analysis skills with emphasis on GAAP and non-GAAP accounting
• Demonstrate experience in revenue modeling, scenario analysis, and capital planning.
• Expertise in financial and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL/Access, Power BI, Oracle NetSuite/EPM).
• Strong business acumen with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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