Manager, Finance

About the Role:

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a highly analytical Manager, Finance to join our growing team. This role will be instrumental in developing and optimizing financial operations, supporting decision-making through insightful analysis, and helping build scalable financial processes across the business.

You will work cross-functionally with teams throughout Fanatics Collectibles and the broader Fanatics organization to drive key initiatives, improve financial performance, and guide investment decisions. A passion for sports, entertainment, and culture is a strong cultural fit for this high-impact role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain financial models and forecasts to support business planning, performance tracking, and resource allocation.
• Own the monthly forecast and annual budgeting processes, partnering with business leads to track financial performance.
• Prepare and analyze monthly budget vs. actuals, identify key drivers of variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support preparation of long-range strategic plans, board materials, and other executive-level financial presentations.
• Analyze large data sets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 4-6 years of experience in Finance, Investment Banking, Strategy, Private Equity, or Accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Proven expertise in Excel, including advanced modeling capabilities.
• Strong PowerPoint skills, with experience crafting presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Oracle or similar enterprise financial systems is a plus.
• Experience in both structured corporate environments and high-growth/startup settings is preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to distill complex data into clear insights.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect financial drivers to broader business objectives.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and inquisitive with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative approach, with a bias for action.

Why Join Fanatics Collectibles?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic business operating at the intersection of sports, culture, and technology. You’ll be part of a team focused on building strong financial foundations and helping shape the company’s growth trajectory.

The salary range for this position is $124,000- $154,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

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Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. 

Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles. 

Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.