Manager, FP&A

Fanatics • New York, NY

2d • $135,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Reporting to Senior Director, Finance, the Manager will serve as a crucial
member of the Finance team for Fanatics Collectibles. This role will be
important to building Collectibles’ finance operations, processes and best
practices.  The manager will play a critical role in creating analyses and
building models that will define the future of the Fanatics Collectibles
business.  The role will partner across multiple teams within the Collectibles
and Fanatics organizations.

We are looking for an exceptional analytical thinker, who will help build cases
for new strategies and investments, as well as help perform analysis on existing
businesses.  This individual must have strong financial acumen and judgement. 
The successful candidate must be a detail focused, curious, problem solver. 
Individuals with a demonstrated passion for sports, culture and entertainment
will likely find themselves as a strong cultural fit.

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the
passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our
hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across
Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming,
allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear
products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. 

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally
changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players
across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The
organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and
distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties,
including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics
Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent
licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and
collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design,
manufacture and distribute trading cards

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience with a preference for candidates with a background in Investment Banking, Finance / Accounting and Strategy
• Expertise within MS Excel; including advanced functions used in building complex models
• Track record of working with complex cash flow models
• Proficiency in Oracle
• Experience integrating automation tools into day-to-day workflows (e.g., ChatGPT, Alteryx)
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Bachelor's degree (BS/BBA or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify the "big picture" in complex situations by linking information and considering abstract or longer-term perspectives
• Critically evaluates problems, situations or processes into its component parts and understands the nature of those parts and their relationship to one another
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Proven ability to multi-task and effectively manage priorities
• Ability to anticipate analysis needs and employ an investigative approach to work
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to understand technical details, processes and system requirements
• Ability to synthesize large data sets into concise, easy to understand analyses

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a large, multi-division company, or experience in a start-up environment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the monthly cash flow forecast for the Collectibles business
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements to cash flow forecasting to improve efficiency, accuracy, and long-term scalability
• Analyze working capital drivers and operating metrics, translating financial insights into actionable recommendations to improve inventory management, payables, and overall cash efficiency
• Own and lead the monthly CapEx review process, including developing executive-ready materials, driving capital review meetings, and facilitating discussions on investment performance and approvals
• Develop deal/ROI models for new CapEx initiatives, documenting cost per machine, expected ROI, headcount savings, and throughput assumptions
• Lead post-investment assessments to evaluate performance versus expectations, surface key learnings, and strengthen future capital planning and decision-making
• Lead negotiations with third-party vendors to improve pricing and contractual terms
• Manage P&L and cash flow forecasting for emerging lines of business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager