Financial Analyst - FIFA World Cup 26™

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: 

The Financial Analyst is an integral finance role focused on enhancing business reporting and delivering accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making for On Location’s hospitality offerings at the 2026 World Cup. The position will report to the Finance Director FP&A and help drive efficiencies around sales reporting and wider event budgeting/forecasting

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical analytics 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

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial forecasts and reports, tracking operational metrics to inform strategic decision-making.
• Business partner with multiple areas of the business including Finance, Sales, Production, HR, Technology and Marketing to ensure reporting requirements are met across the business
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
• Assist in the preparation of annual forecasting and long-term financial plans
• Collaborate with data analytics & Strategy teams to integrate advanced analytics into financial models.
• Manage special projects related to revenue enhancement and price optimization.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and competitive landscape to inform financial strategies
• Ensure a no surprises culture where finance has a key seat at the table when discussing any decisions with financial impacts

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in Finance and analytics
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, ACA, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA preferred
• Experience working with multinational companies
• Experience in Events or Hospitality  
• Flexibility to lead during periods of frequent and progressive change. 
• Ability to hold themselves and others accountable for performance. 
• Travel as required – approx. 25% of the time depending on location. 

Skills and abilities

• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and financial analysis software
• Entrepreneurial attitude towards the business and a strong work ethic 
• Credibility and trustworthiness in their dealings with others 
• Pro-active
• Flexible and ability to adapt approach
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Collaborative and team player
• Ability to prioritize and balance work

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.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.  Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$60,000 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$80,000 annually