Finance Manager FP&A/Mgmt. Accounting - FIFA World Cup 26™

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

The Finance Manager FP&A/Mgmt. Accounting role at On Location's FIFA World Cup 26™ division requires 3+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting. Responsibilities include managing a team of event accountants, performing management accounting deliverables, assisting with financial processes (annual plans, forecasts), business partnering with functional areas, analyzing operating results, preparing forecasts and budgets, maintaining financial models, and acting as a key finance contact for the Canadian region. The ideal candidate will have experience in events or hospitality and possess strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. The role involves travel as needed and will support wider team initiatives.
Must have:
  • 3+ years finance & accounting experience
  • Event/Hospitality experience
  • Strong analytical & accounting skills
  • Leadership & team management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • CPA/MBA
  • Experience with large-scale events
  • Financial modeling expertise

Job Details

Who We Are:

On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Position Overview

Finance Manager FP&A/Mgmt. Accounting is a hands-on finance position working on all FP&A and Management Accounting activities within this On Location division. The position will report to the Senior Finance Manager FP&A/Mgmt. Accounting – FIFA and proactively support the business team in the delivery of the hospitality products. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical analytics and accounting experience (preferably within Events or Hospitality) along with the adaptability, resilience to change and inter-personal skills necessary to thrive in large people-oriented organizations.

Key areas of responsibility

  • Assume position as one of the lead finance contacts for the Canadian Region of the hospitality program in the On Location FIFA division.

  • Manage and develop 1 or more Event Accountants either permanent or fixed term.

  • Perform the management accounting deliverables for monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting.

  • Assist with the project’s core financial process including annual plans, quarterly, and monthly forecasts.

  • Business Partner with functional areas to track spend and forecast future performance.

  • Able to partner cross functionally and at all levels.

  • Analysis of operating results compared to plan, prior periods, and forecasts.

  • Prepare area specific forecasts, budgets, and multi-year financial plans and analyze trends in revenue, expense, capital expenditures, and other related areas.

  • Maintain financial models to adjust forecasted results for changes in currency, economic environment, and efficiency improvements.

  • Be the onsite eyes and ears for finance, fostering a no-surprises culture where finance is integral to all discussions involving financial impacts. Ensure finance has a key seat at the table for informed and strategic decision-making.

  • This role will be specifically focused on our hospitality program (Canadian region) while also supporting the wider team initiatives.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting; ACA, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA (Ideally)

  • Experience in Events or Hospitality 

  • Ability to hold themselves and others accountable for performance.

  • Travel as required

Skills and abilities

  • Leadership qualities and ability to manage a team

  • Entrepreneurial attitude towards the business and a strong work ethic 

  • Credibility and trustworthiness in their dealings with others 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Financial Statements and reports

  • Pro-active

  • Flexible and ability to adapt approach

  • Strong communication and relationship building skills

  • Collaborative and team player

  • Ability to prioritize and balance work

#LI-GB1

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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About The Company

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. We offer official ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, New York Fashion Week and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company. On Location is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a inclusive workplace environment. Visit onlocationexp.com/careers to explore.

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