Sr Finance Manager

At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Senior Manager of Finance Operations plays a pivotal role in directing the financial performance and analytics delivery for the Commerce Finance Division as well as for the Manufacturing and Operations Division. Leading strategic initiatives and operational functions, this role contributes to driving business strategies across the organization.

The Senior Manager role is responsible for owning the full financial management cycle—including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis—while providing strategic insights to support decision-making and drive operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of financial acumen, business partnership skills, and operational understanding.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Directing financial plans, targets, strategies, and controls to achieve desired financial and business objectives of Fanatics Brands.
• Serving as a strategic partner to the head of business on strategic, operative, and organizational matters.
• Providing accurate and timely reporting of key operational financial metrics.
• Analyzing operational issues, measuring business performance, and identifying areas of opportunity.
• Offering financial and operational insights to drive future performance, including cost savings, profitability risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Assisting in business development initiatives, both organically and through M&A activities.
• Managing relationships and service levels between support functions, including Corporate Finance, Operations, Sourcing, Planning, Financial Shared Services, and Accounting.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with the Finance team to optimize profitability, growth prospects, operational execution, budget management, and strategy decisions for Fanatics Brands.
• Contributing to efficiency and effectiveness through the development of value-added reporting and analytical tools.
• Ensuring correct financial reporting, preparing frequent forecasts, and tracking performance.
• Supporting the pricing process and ensuring adherence to Pricing Policy.
• Assisting in defining organizational structure, setting objectives, and managing workloads to achieve goals while fostering continuous process improvement.

• Supporting high employee engagement through effective motivation, coaching, training, and talent development.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Eight (8) or more years of related experience with a minimum of four (4) years of management responsibility is preferred.
• Substantial experience in finance roles within wholesale operations, demonstrating a solid understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis techniques, with the ability to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, capable of synthesizing complex financial data into clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Strong business analytics skills with a proven business acumen.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and other relevant tools to support financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making processes.
• Trusted advisor for Finance, Operations, and Functional partners across multiple geographies and disciplines.
• Ability to influence in a complex matrix environment with limited direct reporting authority.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions.
• Understanding of Compliance Matters.
• Excellent project management and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Promotes a collaborative team environment and ensures work/life balance.
• Ability to coach, manage, align, motivate, and develop talent.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.

• Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.