Finance - Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

TITLE: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Finance

FLSA: Salary, Exempt, Full-Time

WHAT SETS YOU APART

A finance expert who speaks the language of data engineering. What truly sets you apart is your ability to not only analyze a P&L but to build the technical infrastructure that powers those insights. You thrive at the intersection of ERP systems and BI tools— taking raw financial and operational data and architecting it into a strategic narrative that drives executive decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect and maintain a centralized BI platform that integrates data from ERP systems, CRM, and internal flat files.
• Design and manage automated ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and scalable.
• Develop custom SQL queries or data scripts to mine complex datasets for financial insights.

• Establish "Single Source of Truth" protocols to ensure data integrity across all financial and operational reporting.
• Lead the budgeting process in coordination with the VP of Finance, including preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Create and maintain 12–72 month rolling forecasts and support long-term strategic planning through scenario analysis.
• Develop and refine financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and capital requirements.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and identify key drivers of variances.

• Prepare interactive dashboards and performance metrics that provide real-time visibility into company health.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual results, providing insights on trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Meet with department heads to review budget-to-actual variances and plan for upcoming forecasts.
• Collaborate with senior management to align financial planning with company objectives.
• Produce comprehensive financial reporting for internal and external use, including valuation and modeling support for strategic initiatives.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of financial operations and reporting.
• Adhere to all confidentiality and compliance regulations regarding sensitive financial data.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure financial models reflect real-world business drivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, data science, or a related quantitative field.
• 4–7 years of experience in financial analysis, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience building or managing Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
• Demonstrated fundamental accounting and financial analysis knowledge.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Proven track record of integrating ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Sage, Oracle) with external data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Power BI (DAX/Power Query), Tableau or Looker.
• Experience with data warehousing and using SQL, Python or M.
• Work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work well on a team and independently.
• Ability to attain and maintain SafeSport certification.
• Ability to pass a background check.