Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

TITLE: Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

POSITION TYPE: Full Time / Exempt

COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

LOCATION: SAP Center – San Jose, CA

REPORTS TO: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

POSTING DATED: April 10, 2025

Pay Range: The salary range for this role is $91,540 - $114,425 annually.

Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), the Financial Analyst, FP&A is responsible for supporting the organization’s financial processes around planning, reporting and compliance. To support development of SSE (and any related subsidiary organizations) strategic business plans through the creation of scenario analysis reports to help enable swift decision making. The Financial Analyst of FP&A will build an in-depth understanding of all lines of business and analyze key drivers for each, to be able to identify efficiencies and provide recommendations to improve results – either enhanced revenues or cost savings – across departments (Partnerships, Ticket Sales, Building Operations, Shared Function departments, etc.). This role will support both routine and advanced finance processes, including but not limited to; budgeting & cash flow management, enhancing management predictive reporting tools leveraging technology and best-practice workflow design, and supporting negotiations with key partners. The Financial Analyst of FP&A will work closely with all functions to support the long-term strategic planning process and an ongoing annual budget and financial plan, while emphasizing the values of integrity, excellence, optimism, collaboration, and inclusion in all forms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• With oversight from the Manager, FPA, construct complex and dynamic financial models for the various lines of business (e.g. Partnership P&Ls, Ticket Sales Category tracking, and various others) to support frequent business plan updates and analysis for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Collaborate with function leads to support potential partnerships via, cash flow modeling, value in kind valuation, and ongoing KPI reporting.
• Present recommendations to strategically enhance financial reporting.
• Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts
• Provide finance management with accurate reporting, highlighting financial implications of business activities.
• Reinforce processes for long-term strategic planning, financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to SSE leadership and any related subsidiary organizations.
• Support the optimization of our portfolio of tools/systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the functional leads and recommend actionable improvements to ensure the integrity of the company's financial information, systems, operations, and strategies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement on a continual basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics or related work experience. MBA nice to have.
• 4+ years of FP&A experience with strong administrative skills
• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst of FP&A with excellent references.
• Sports industry experience strongly preferred.
• Expertise in finance best practices and ability to explain fundamentals to individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Hands-on experience with creating and modeling financial statements.
• Analytical skills including financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud Planning solution.
• Experience with large scale ERP systems.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation, training and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and handle and manage multiple workloads, priorities, and deadlines with efficiency.
• Possess personal drive to start a project and see it through to completion.
• Work with key stakeholders in the strategic planning process and provide appropriate and timely reporting of results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization and strong relationship building abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical issues to non-technical people.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
• Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals
• Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
• Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
• Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)
• May be required to travel to other company locations
• May be required to attend conference, events, and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation (base salary and variable incentive plan)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBTQ+ friendly)
• Pretax Transportation Benefit
• 401K (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Minimum of 10 Paid Holidays and Wellness Days per year
• Complimentary or discounted sports and concert tickets
• Other League & partner discounts
• Central office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways and free parking
• An inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industry
• Potential for flexible scheduling and telework opportunities
• Free access to on-site Volta EV charging stations on non-event days

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment (“SSE”) has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T – Team success is more important than individual success

E – Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A – Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M – More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T – Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E – Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A – Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L – Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications – in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans’ status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE’s HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. or agency.