Financial Analyst II

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of over 6,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions, club, and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT. Location: On‑site 4 days per week – Farmers Branch, TX (Dallas, TX) How You Will Make An Impact We are seeking a detail‑oriented and IT‑savvy Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate has demonstrated success in a finance, accounting, or analytical role and is eager to expand their knowledge of corporate finance within a complex, multi‑billion‑dollar organization. Opportunities include working with executive leadership, diving deep into financial topics and how they shape the business, leveraging AI to automate tasks and build new insights, and working with a high‑performance team that fosters personal and professional development. What You Will Do General Project Management Prepare and validate capital expenditure requests for executive approval Execute month‑end FP&A close activities Own vendor setup and invoice processing Financial Reporting & Analysis Review General and Administrative expenses and compare them to Forecast and Budget Analyze current and past financial data to identify trends and performance insights Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate financial performance Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts Work closely with the accounting department to understand current month’s entries Database and Systems Management Maintain semantic models across Power BI, Excel and Anaplan Develop financial reports utilizing multiple datasets Leverage Enterprise ChatGPT and Co‑pilot systems to create tools to uncover new insights and automate tasks Document business process flows and their interactions with underlying information systems for the financial performance of products, projects, or business units Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business analytics, or a related field 1–2 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, or a related field Familiarity with databases, data structures, and AI‑assisted analysis tools/prompting Basic understanding of GAAP and financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment Flexibility to work outside standard business hours during peak workload periods Preferred CPA, MBA, or CFA is a plus Physical Demands and/or Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In‑office expectations are Monday‑Thursday with Friday remote, though subject to change. Our Values Service – We lead with heart and champion community. Passion – We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity – We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect – We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation – We never stop striving to be better, for ourselves and our community. Transparency – We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. Benefits Comprehensive Health Care Benefits HSA Employer Contribution / FSA Opportunities Wellbeing Program 401(k) plan with company matching Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short‑Term Disability Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups Access to Financial Coaching and member‑owned Credit Union St.Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment Varsity Brands companies are equal‑opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr