FP&A Analyst – Sports

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for tracking and analyzing numerous projects to ensure revenues and expenses are accurate and aligned with expectations. Analysts will work closely with Corporate Finance Leadership, Division leaders, and Project Managers as a key source to bridge information between the groups. The analyst will prepare various monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses to understand and communicate the performance of assigned areas of work to relevant parties. The role includes detailed revenue and expense tracking and analysis, participation in the development of the annual budget, quarterly forecasting, budget vs. actual variance analysis, and ad hoc research as directed.

Responsibilities

• Review and Analyze assigned department’s monthly financial activity and communicate findings to internal department leadership

• Cultivate relationships within the assigned departments to build a robust communication network

• Maintain, Review, and/or Update departmental Revenue Trackers

• Track financial metrics to spot trends and communicate performance to internal leadership

• Provide Ad Hoc analysis as requested by either internal team leadership or departmental collaborators

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting and scenario planning

• Participate in monthly financial close process lead by CAA Accounting

• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities, including cross departmental purchasing synergies, and via Concur expense and vendor reporting, review, and analysis

• Assist in companywide initiatives

• Stay abreast of industry trends and client activity

• Respond to Management questions which will likely require thorough research and analysis

• Eventually: Assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan & Reforecast

• Eventually: Assist in the preparation of assigned Monthly Financial Packages

Qualifications

• BS or BA required with a major in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or other quantitative discipline preferred

• A minimum of two years in FP&A, investment banking, or other positions with detailed financial modeling experience required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required

• Advanced MS Excel

• Sports or Entertainment industry experience a plus

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or SAP a plus

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.