Authentic Brands Group
FP&A Expense Analyst
Authentic Brands Group, New York, New York, us, 10261
Who We Are
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
Why Authentic
You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You'll Do
The FP&A Expense Analyst will be responsible for managing, tracking and reporting the expenses for our entire portfolio of fashion lifestyle and entertainment brands.
What you'll be working on
Forecasting, Budgeting, & ReportingSupport and actively participate in the budgeting process; work closely with department heads and regional offices to develop and refine the expense forecastAssist with the monthly and quarterly financial reporting process to identify trends and variance to budgeted performanceOwn budgeting and forecasting processes and analyses involving frequent interactions with executives and department heads. Assist in developing the company's annual budget at the department and office levelAssess accuracy and predictability of existing financial modelsAssist in the development, implementation and preparation of new weekly/monthly/quarterly reports for department leaders and company executivesAssist with preparation of executive and board presentationsBusiness & Strategic Analysis
Monitor new business developments across the portfolio and seamlessly factor those developments into our modelsDevelop ad-hoc projections for brands, geographies, and other business components to inform decision making and business planningLeverage modeling and Tableau to develop and deploy all new expense reporting and analysesPartner with department heads and regional offices to identify trends and cost saving opportunitiesCollaborate with partners within your areas of responsibility and act as a financial thought leader to the businessFP&A Operations
Assist in the build-out of our expense tracking, updating and reporting, ensuring that all expenses are accurately incorporated into our models and departmental/regional heads and executives are kept apprised of their YTD progress and full year forecastReconcile monthly with the accounting team and identify trends and exceptionsAssist in onboarding newly acquired brandsWork on ad hoc financial projectsThe primary focus of this role will be on general & administrative expenses, the calculation of income attributable to non-controlling interest and all "below-the-line" expenses including but not limited to interest expense/income, depreciation & amortization, tax, and other periodic expenses including M&A related acquisition and restructuring costsMust Haves
2-3 years of experience working in FP&A or accounting preferredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related fieldHighly skilled in Excel and PowerPointExperience with Tableau and/or Excel Power Query preferredExcellent 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 improvement
Primary Location Salary Range:
$80,000 - $95,000
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact
talent@authentic.com
To access Authentic' s Privacy Policy, which contains information regarding data collected from job applicants and how we use it, please click here:
https://www.authentic.com/privacy-policy
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
Why Authentic
You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You'll Do
The FP&A Expense Analyst will be responsible for managing, tracking and reporting the expenses for our entire portfolio of fashion lifestyle and entertainment brands.
What you'll be working on
Forecasting, Budgeting, & ReportingSupport and actively participate in the budgeting process; work closely with department heads and regional offices to develop and refine the expense forecastAssist with the monthly and quarterly financial reporting process to identify trends and variance to budgeted performanceOwn budgeting and forecasting processes and analyses involving frequent interactions with executives and department heads. Assist in developing the company's annual budget at the department and office levelAssess accuracy and predictability of existing financial modelsAssist in the development, implementation and preparation of new weekly/monthly/quarterly reports for department leaders and company executivesAssist with preparation of executive and board presentationsBusiness & Strategic Analysis
Monitor new business developments across the portfolio and seamlessly factor those developments into our modelsDevelop ad-hoc projections for brands, geographies, and other business components to inform decision making and business planningLeverage modeling and Tableau to develop and deploy all new expense reporting and analysesPartner with department heads and regional offices to identify trends and cost saving opportunitiesCollaborate with partners within your areas of responsibility and act as a financial thought leader to the businessFP&A Operations
Assist in the build-out of our expense tracking, updating and reporting, ensuring that all expenses are accurately incorporated into our models and departmental/regional heads and executives are kept apprised of their YTD progress and full year forecastReconcile monthly with the accounting team and identify trends and exceptionsAssist in onboarding newly acquired brandsWork on ad hoc financial projectsThe primary focus of this role will be on general & administrative expenses, the calculation of income attributable to non-controlling interest and all "below-the-line" expenses including but not limited to interest expense/income, depreciation & amortization, tax, and other periodic expenses including M&A related acquisition and restructuring costsMust Haves
2-3 years of experience working in FP&A or accounting preferredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related fieldHighly skilled in Excel and PowerPointExperience with Tableau and/or Excel Power Query preferredExcellent 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 improvement
Primary Location Salary Range:
$80,000 - $95,000
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact
talent@authentic.com
To access Authentic' s Privacy Policy, which contains information regarding data collected from job applicants and how we use it, please click here:
https://www.authentic.com/privacy-policy