Financial Analyst

JOB TITLE: Financial Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Strategy & Development

ORGANIZATION: Chicago Cubs

REPORTS TO: Director, Strategy & Development

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

BEING PART OF THE TEAM

Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events. Our success is driven by our people, who work to create and inspire change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment. As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community. In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it?

OUR STORY

THE CHICAGO CUBS FRANCHISE is a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League. Since 1876, the team has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history again when the team won its first World Series in 108 years, ending the longest championship drought in North American sports. Known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, hand-operated scoreboard and famous Marquee sign, iconic Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916, making it the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Perform complex financial analysis and modeling as assigned (including modeling future operating performance and valuing new business opportunities)
• Research, analyze and synthesize team and MLB data to glean the most impactful and useful information to aid the organization in making decisions and achieving its strategic goals
• Communicate findings within the Strategy & Development team and/or extended project team and help develop communication and recommendations to key stakeholders
• Develop, update, and maintain existing databases and models that can be repeatedly used to gather various financial and statistical information
• Assist with the preparation of materials to be used in presentations to the capital markets, public and industry officials, senior management and the company’s Board of Directors
• Provide analytical support to other groups across the organization including Finance, Marketing, Ticket Sales and Ballpark Operations
• Provide support on other assigned projects as needed

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• 1 -2 years of experience as an Investment Banking Analyst
• Candidate must possess strong communication and critical thinking skills, excellent analytical and financial skills, and the ability to create and operate complex financial models; working knowledge of corporate finance is required
• Candidate must be highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and proficient in Word and PowerPoint
• Candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter capable of undertaking challenging analyses, research and information-gathering projects, and writing assignments with strong attention to detail without intensive oversight
• Candidate must possess a professional “get it done” attitude and work ethic with strong interpersonal skills that facilitate interaction with individuals across all levels of the organization, including senior management and ownership
• Alignment with the organization’s values

TOTAL REWARDS:

• On-site parking
• Transit benefits
• Paid time off: Personal, Sick & Vacation Time
• Casual work attire environment
• Complimentary Meal & beverage plan
• Cubs home game ticket allotment
• Access to campus wide Wrigley Field events & pre-sales
• 401K Plan Employee Contribution & Employer Match
• Benefit Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Health & Wellness engagement & programming
• Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities and partnership discounts
• Access to online associate recognition & rewards platform
• Tuition Reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.