If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!
Company Overview: The Atlanta Braves are seeking passionate, driven individuals to join the Front Office of the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. The Braves Front Office has innovative, diverse individuals, who share the passion of Braves baseball and are excited to uphold the highest standards of excellence while supporting our ballpark and entertainment experience. As a Front Office employee, you will be working with a first-of-its kind Major League Baseball Park with a world-class mixed-use development and community. Braves employees enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic company culture focused on contributing to the community we work and live in.
Position Overview: The Finance Director will be primarily responsible for supporting the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) activities for the Atlanta National League Baseball Club, including the annual budget, strategic planning, monthly forecasting and reporting, scenario analysis, and other ad hoc financial analysis. This role will work closely with the SVP to continue to build a best-in-class finance team utilizing industry leading practices in a dynamic operating environment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
People Management and Team Collaboration:
- Manage direct reports, providing tailored coaching and professional development opportunities
- Collaborate with other leaders within the department to achieve department goals and objectives
- Foster new ideas and process improvements to improve team operations and efficiencies
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Strategic Planning:
- Assist the SVP in the development, maintenance, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the annual budgets (operating, capital, and personnel)
- Assist the SVP in the preparation, implementation, and report out of the strategic planning process
- Partner with business leaders to incorporate the latest industry trends and research into budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans
Financial Analysis and Decision Support:
- Work closely with SVP to prepare financial reporting packages for management, board, and department leaders
- Communicate and advise senior leaders on key metrics, drivers, risks, and opportunities
- Partner with business leaders by providing value-added financial analysis as needed
Advanced Financial Modeling & Scenario Analysis:
- Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support strategic decision-making
- Prepare cash flow statements and forecasts
- Conduct detailed scenario, profitability, and contract analysis
Business Partner Collaboration & Communication:
- Serve as a key liaison between the SVP and senior leaders, providing critical insights and recommendations
- Assist in the preparation of materials for monthly financial reviews, board presentations, and other ad hoc presentations, ensuring clarity and strategic alignment
- Timely respond to requests, providing clear guidance, solutions, or opportunities for further discussion and analysis
Perform Special Projects:
- Participate in process improvement and productivity projects to drive continuous enhancements in the finance functional area
- Lead system enhancement projects, including reporting and dashboard building
- Work on special projects as assigned
The ideal candidate will possess:
- 8-10 years of accounting, finance, or financial management experience
- Extensive experience in FP&A or a similar leadership role within a for profit company, publicly traded preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA a plus
- Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills, including robust experience in scenario and sensitivity analyses.
- Strong strategic and analytical mindset with excellent executive communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership
- Comprehensive understanding of financial concepts, strategic planning, and accounting principles (GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, public company reporting requirements)
- Strong leadership abilities, experience in managing people, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work with complex data
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Yardi experience and system knowledge
The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.
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