Fpa Analyst, Lifestyle
Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world's largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media.
Authentic is seeking a FP&A Analyst, Lifestyle to join the Financial Planning and Analysis team. This position will be responsible for managing, tracking, and reporting the revenue for part of our portfolio of fashion lifestyle and entertainment brands.
Forecasting, Budgeting, & Reporting
- Support and actively participate in the budgeting process; work closely with business unit leaders and brand managers to develop and refine revenue forecasts
- Assist with the monthly and quarterly financial reporting process to identify trends and variance to budgeted performance
- Own budgeting and forecasting processes and analyses for assigned internal business units involving frequent interactions with executives and business unit owners. Assist in developing the company's annual budget at a business unit level
- Assess accuracy and predictability of existing financial models
- Prepare weekly / monthly / quarterly reports for business unit leaders and company executives
- Assist with preparation of executive and board presentations
Business & Strategic Analysis
Monitor new business developments across the portfolio and seamlessly factor those developments into our modelsDevelop ad-hoc projections for brands, categories, geographies, and other business components to inform decision making and business planningPartner with business development teams to identify new revenue opportunitiesLeverage modeling to evaluate and prioritize new strategic options. Understand returns profiles of existing projectsCollaborate with partners within your areas of responsibility and act as a financial thought leader to the businessFP&A Operations
Manage part of our partner licensee revenue database ensuring that contract terms are accurately incorporated into our models, and that revenues are closely recorded, tracked, and reconciled with financeReview new license agreements and update models accordinglyAssist in onboarding newly acquired brandsWork on ad hoc financial projectsMust Haves :
1-3 years of experience working in FP&A, investment banking, or consulting role preferredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related fieldHighly skilled in Excel and PowerPointExcellent analytical skills with the ability to go deep into the details, then compile key information for business stakeholdersConfidence and strong communication skills - ability to coordinate with personnel across the organizationProven ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks and projectsAbility to work in a dynamic and fast paced environmentRecognize areas of opportunity and make recommendations for improvementPrimary Location Salary : $70,000 - $90,000