Senior Analyst Finance

Who are we hiring?  

The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a strategic and financial partner for Sphere Entertainment supporting the Sphere Ventures and Technology team located in California. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a role in assisting with budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning. The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Senior Director of FP&A with the day-to-day operations of the departments. 

What will you do?  

• Assist the team in planning, executing, compiling, and analyzing periodic results, monthly forecasts, the annual budget, and long-term plans. 

• Support month-end close processes, including accruals, reclassifications, and prepaid expenses, while investigating variances against the plan and forecast. 

• Provide detailed monthly financial results for expense tracking, departmental reporting packages and key financial support schedules 

• Gather data and conduct analysis for capital expenditures and work closely with the accounting team to ensure costs are correctly captured based on GAAP requirements 

• Collaborate with Accounting to review monthly accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses as necessary to ensure accurate monthly financial results. 

• Develop in-depth analyses for presentations and reporting packages for Senior Leadership  

• Identify and implement process efficiencies, such as automated reporting, management dashboards, and PO tracking. 

• Utilize financial planning software as necessary to support information requests 

• Advise operational teams on financial policies and best practices, including proper requisition coding, CAR form completion, and competitive bid requirements. 

• Support ad-hoc analysis, special projects, and presentations for various internal stakeholders and finance teams 

• Establish strong relationships and collaborate effectively with operations, business leaders, and corporate partners  

What do you need to succeed?  

• 3+ years of financial reporting and planning experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field 

• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented 

• Strong financial planning and analysis skills with extensive knowledge in monthly reporting, monthly closes, and capital expenditures  

• Experience using Excel, Oracle SmartView, Concur and Coupa applications preferred 

• Ability to build strong relationships with all customers (internal and external). 

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to trouble shoot and problem solve. 

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working. 

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience, and channel. 

• Ability to embrace change with a flexible mindset, even if the way forward isn’t clear. 

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