Hybrid Finance Analyst

at Fanatics, Inc.

• Job title: Finance Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP, Oracle, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tampa, United States

About the role

• Finance Analyst supporting financial planning and reporting for Wholesale Commerce. Collaborating with finance and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate reporting and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts; gather inputs from stakeholders and ensure data accuracy.
• Update and maintain financial models and templates under guidance from senior team members.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards for leadership review.
• Contribute to consolidated reporting across segments or functions.
• Monitor SG&A spend across functions with detailed analysis of labor, headcount, and compensation-related expenses.
• Partner with HR and functional leaders to validate labor assumptions, track staffing changes, and assess productivity impacts.
• Maintain and refine labor cost models (e.g., headcount bridges, vacancy tracking, overtime metrics).
• Analyze vendor spend patterns, contract obligations, and cost-saving opportunities across SG&A categories.
• Support vendor management activities by validating invoices, assessing budget alignment, and identifying opportunities for consolidation or renegotiation.
• Develop and maintain SG&A cost dashboards that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Assist in preparing SG&A projections and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between Finance, Procurement, and department leaders to ensure accurate SG&A planning and compliance with spending policies.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and highlight trends or variances versus budget and forecast.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to evaluate performance drivers, new initiatives, or operational changes.
• Summarize findings in clear, concise formats for senior finance team review.
• Provide analytical support to business unit or functional teams on routine questions and requests.
• Assist in tracking working capital drivers such as inventory, payables, and expense timing.
• Maintain and improve existing reports, scorecards, and data sources to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Help identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency.
• Support integration of new tools, systems, or reporting enhancements related to SG&A, labor planning, or vendor tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related functions (internships and early career roles considered).
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with reporting/BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and ERP/planning systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) preferred.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to present data and findings in a straightforward way.
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans