Brand: Trail Blazers
Category: Finance
Department: Finance
Job Type: Full-Time
Date Posted: Oct 3, 2024
Description
Become a part of the team behind the team.
As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court.
We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!
As our Senior Financial Analyst, you will develop advanced financial models and conducts in-depth data analysis to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing actionable insights through variance analysis, and preparing comprehensive financial reports for senior leadership.
The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in financial software systems, contribute to building financial infrastructure (including creating dashboards within NetSuite Planning and Budgeting), and possess the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial collaborators.
DAY-TO-DAY:
- Develop and implement advanced financial models and forecasting techniques.
- Analyze potential deals, partnerships, and investments to assess their financial impact and alignment with business objectives.
- Support the creation and distribution of department budget and forecast, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Participate in and lead complex financial projects, including capital budgeting and cost optimization initiatives.
- Conduct variance analyses to identify trends in financial performance, providing executive-level insights.
- Assist in preparing regular monthly financial reports and dashboards for senior management.
- Develop and maintain KPIs to assess organizational financial health.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial best practices and operational improvements.
- Assist in the setup and creation of dashboards within NetSuite Planning and Budgeting, contributing to the organization's financial infrastructure and planning processes.
WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least four years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, investor relations, business analysis or equivalent experience
- Experience building financial models and variance analysis.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess complex financial challenges and provide data-driven recommendations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial partners.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and guide cross-functional teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, power query, and macros.
WE’D BE THRILLED IF YOU ALSO HAVE:
- NetSuite Planning and Budgeting experience
- Experience with income statement analysis and data visualization techniques.
- Expertise in developing financial models and conducting detailed data analysis to drive strategic decisions.
- Ability to identify and implement operational improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of business planning, forecasting and management reporting activities.
Encouraging All to Apply: At Rip City, we embrace diversity within our team and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that drive our success. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our open positions. We understand that individuals from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every qualification listed above; however, we want to emphasize that if you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. We would love to hear from you and explore how your unique talents and perspectives could contribute to our team.
Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.
The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
PERKS:
We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. Our benefits package for full-time teammates includes:
- Salary Range: $96,000-$106,000 annually
- Competitive Healthcare Coverage
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Maternal & Parental Leave
- Flexible Time Off (3 weeks + 11 holidays)
- Wellness Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking + Discounted Mass Transit Passes
- Discounted & Complimentary Tickets
- Ongoing Learning & Development
- Daily Free Lunch
