Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose  You will create, maintain and translate complex financial models into actionable operational strategies. This role drives value by influencing and informing executive decisions related to capital allocation, cost-optimization initiatives and new business opportunities. Responsibilities 

• Global cost reduction initiative monitoring

• Monitor cost reduction initiatives and validate that realized savings are accurately captured in financial reports 
• Develop and maintain global dashboards and executive-level reports highlighting monthly/quarterly savings versus targets. 
• Analyze actual performance against budget and forecast, explaining variance and timing shifts for global savings initiatives as well supporting integration of these insights into forecasting models 
• Capital investment lifecycle reporting
• Lead annual capital budgeting process, updating forecasts to align with company goals and ensuring adherence company policies and processes
• Perform detailed financial modeling to assess the ROI/cash payback of new initiatives or capital expenditures.
• Develop and maintain global dashboards and executive-level reports highlighting progress on active projects, identifying risk of overspend; monitor actual versus forecasted spend
• Perform Ad Hoc analysis as required related to new company initiatives
• Market or geographical expansion, acquisition impact, operational capability analysis
• Labor Rate Analysis

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 10 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
• 5-7 years progressive corporate finance or public accounting experience
• Significant experience in developing complex financial models and dashboards
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage large data sets with high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage commitments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt quickly and lead others through complex situations

TAIT Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans) Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care) Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness stipends Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness) Paid vacation and 12 holidays #LI-ML1 TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.