Financial Analyst

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE AND BAND

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, and competitions, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.
 

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

Financial Analyst

Location: Primarly remote with occasional in office. Individual needs to live in either Dallas-Ft.Worth, TX area, or Memphis, TN area

What you will do:

• Support BU Controller with data requests, dashboard creation, and variance analysis
• Analyze financial data to evaluate past, present, and future financial performance, providing the foundation for decision-making and strategic planning
• Collaborate closely with BU Controller during planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to develop comprehensive financial plans for multiple segments
• Be a collaborative finance partner to multiple entity leaders within the business unit
• Assist BU Controller in the month-end close processes for multiple entities
• Produce & distribute monthly financial and ad hoc reports to business unit leadership
• Assist BU Controller with managing all aspects of Business Unit financial information as well as special projects for centralized corporate leadership group

What you bring:

• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Intermediate or Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel & other Microsoft Office programs
• High proficiency in financial modeling techniques
• Knowledge of SAP ERP accounting software, PeopleSoft, or Power BI is a plus
• Ability to work well independently as well as in collaboration with others
• Project management skills and ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, or analysis

Travel

Travel is minimal, any travel would be primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Physical Demands and/or Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.

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JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.