Financial Analyst II at Learfield IMG College in Irvine, California

Job Description:

Position Title: Financial Analyst II

Requisition ID: R100398

Location: Irvine, CA

Full/Part-Time: Full time

About Us:

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

The Financial Analyst II will play a key role in supporting the organization’s financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions focusing on operating expenses, compensation, and cost of revenue. This position requires a meticulous detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills to provide actionable insights, forecasts, and recommendations to drive business performance. The Financial Analyst II will work closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate financial data, optimize budgets, and contribute to strategic decision-making. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, a high level of ownership and accountability, accuracy, and intellectual curiosity. This is a highly visible role, requiring regular interaction and presentations to senior executives

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed annual financial budgets and monthly financial forecasts for operating expenses, compensation, and cost of revenue, capital expenditures, and capitalized wages.
• Analyze and interpret financial results with key stakeholders, highlighting key variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods. Identify trends, patterns and areas of concern or opportunity.
• Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly financial and metrics reports to the CFO and department heads, providing key insights on performance against budget and forecast.
• Develop complex financial models, including ad-hoc analyses and long-term pricing models.
• Assist in long-term strategic planning (LRP).
• Own and maintain FP&A software tool Abacum to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics.
• 2-4 years of experience in an FP&A role.
• Exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Highly analytical, technically strong and effective communicator.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Expert financial modeling skills, with a proven track record of developing impactful business analysis.
• High standard of accuracy, precision and organization.
• Highly developed ability to partner and build strong relationships with business partners across the organization.
• Results focused with an operators’ mindset and team oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Adaptive Insights and Sage Intacct is a plus.
• Experience with managing an FP&A software. Abacum experience is a huge plus.

Pay Transparency

The approximate base pay range for this position is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or sales compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience as well as geographic location.

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$80,000.00

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