Strategic Finance Manager

About Us 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. Role Overview Fanatics is seeking a Manager, Strategic Finance, to join our expanding Finance team. This role will play a key part in driving forecasting, financial performance reporting, strategic analysis, and analytics for the Fanatics Ecosystem. This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role with the ideal candidate combining financial and analytical rigor to drive financial insights while collaborating closely with business leads to support decision-making. Responsibilities Manage key monthly and annual financial processes for the Fanatics Ecosystem including performing in-depth results and forecasting analysis and maintaining underlying financial models. Support monthly P&L review and month-end close in partnership with Accounting and FP&A. Partner cross-functionally with business leads to review monthly financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to support business growth and decision-making. Prepare recurring management reporting and business review materials that translate results into a clear narrative for senior leadership. Contribute to ad-hoc strategic analyses to evaluate key investments and growth initiatives across the Ecosystem commerce landscape. Collaborate with analytics to track and report key operational KPIs that enable the business to meet financial goals. Identify opportunities to enhance and automate recurring financial workflows, including leveraging AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency and reporting speed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field. 3 - 5 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or investment banking. Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills, with a track record of owning models and recurring monthly processes end-to-end. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data tools (Sigma, Tableau, SQL/Snowflake) and financial systems (Oracle or similar) is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to turn financial analysis into a concise narrative for senior stakeholders. Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage recurring deliverables while supporting ad hoc requests. Self-starter who operates well with ambiguity in a fast-moving, evolving environment and taking ownership without being asked. Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process. For information about our benefits, please visit Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit Salary Range $140,000 - $160,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr