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The Role - Senior Finance Business Partner – Commercial / Sales

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our expanding global Finance team, directly supporting our commercial team and stakeholders. The role will be based in New York, reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance.

We are looking for a driven and ambitious qualified accountant, delivering insightful analysis to help drive accountability and understand performance, drive investment decisions, efficiencies, profitability, and value. This role will create a High Support, High Challenge environment, so the group can continue to both grow and mature.

Main Responsibilities

Take ownership as a Senior Finance Business Partner of the following:

Month end review and management reporting
- Working with the financial accounting team and business stakeholders to reconcile and ensure correct monthly accruals and postings, mainly focused on revenues
- Creation of monthly stakeholder management reporting packs, including financials, KPIs and commentary
- Deliver financial review meetings with business area stakeholders, increasing stakeholder financial accountability
- Support in the continuous improvement and automation of the accounting and reporting process, including staff payroll and capitalization calculations
Budgeting & forecasting
- Lead the budget and quarterly reforecast process for your commercial areas, working with Commercial stakeholders to build and challenge appropriate forecasts
- Creation of budget and reforecast packs for business stakeholders
- Lead the commission calculations and payment process, including target setting
Board reporting
- Support in the consolidation of monthly financials and KPIs for inclusion in the group board report
- Support in providing monthly commentary and variance analysis in the group board report
- Own quarterly SOX reporting controls
Business cases, projects and ad hoc analysis
- Cross-functional project modelling and management for strategically critical long-term projects and growth areas of the business
- Support in ad-hoc business cases, using finance and business area expertise to build financial models, challenge ideas, and provide relevant analysis to support key business decisions

Qualifications

Is proactive in the provision of clear, timely, accurate and easily understandable information
Is highly supportive and will provide truly insightful management information that the business can engage with and take action on
Is curious, and restless about how things can be done better when it comes to processes, communication & engagement
Takes the initiative to find solutions to problems
Is a great communicator & relationship builder
Is a team player with a hands-on, down to earth attitude and approach
Is confident using Microsoft applications, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint & Word with strong modelling and presentation skills
Is a qualified accountant
Is clear and concise in their communication, knowing who their audience is and how to adapt accordingly

Preferred Qualifications 

Knowledge of Workday ERP system, not required but beneficial
Knowledge of Adaptive Planning financial planning system, not required but beneficial
Knowledge of Salesforce, not required but beneficial

The salary for this role is based on an annualized salary of $120,000 to $150,000 depending on relevant experience. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.

We enjoy an 'office-first' culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. Occasional travel may be required.

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we're committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.

One team, being brave, driving change 

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.

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