Manager, Global FP&A

Description

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. By 2028, we aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit. As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime. The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

For our World Triathlon Corporation in Tampa, Florida, we are seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Manager, Global FP&A.

Job Summary

The IRONMAN Group is the global leader in mass participation endurance sports with 200+ mass participation triathlon, road running, trail running, and mountain biking events annually across 50+ countries. Join us and help deliver life-changing race experiences to hundreds of thousands of athletes around the world. This is more than a job — it’s a front-row seat to the grit, glory, and growth of the world’s most iconic endurance events. As we scale and modernize the business, this is your chance to help steer transformation and be part of something truly enduring.

This high-impact role sits at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and storytelling. As a key member of the Global Finance team, you’ll partner directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to turn data into insight and insight into action. You’ll play a lead role in driving business visibility, shaping strategic decisions, and ensuring that plans stay aligned with our global objectives. We’re looking for someone who’s analytically sharp, relentlessly curious, and energized by solving complex problems in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Step into a role where no two days are the same, and your impact is felt far beyond your desk. You will:

• Lead corporate planning cycles (Budget, Forecast, Long-Range Plan), working with regional and cross-functional teams to build forward-looking models that reflect both strategic ambition and operational reality
• Develop a team of highly engaged and effective financial analysts 
• Collaborate across functions to drive alignment, challenge inefficiencies, and champion scalable processes that fuel better decision-making
• Be a thought partner to leadership by proactively supporting strategic initiatives and unlocking value through financial modeling, scenario planning, and decision-support
• Translate complex insights into actionable stories by delivering thoughtful and high-velocity updates on financial results, forecasts, and risks & opportunities to senior management
• Build the future of FP&A systems at IRONMAN by helping to implement new planning tools and influence the design of our ERP rollout

Requirements

What You Bring to the Team

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just tick boxes, but thrives in our fast-paced, global environment. Ideally, you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
• 7+ years of experience in FP&A or a related finance role, with a strong foundational understanding of best practices 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., complex financial modeling, data analysis, etc.) 
• Ability to concisely communicate complex financial information to senior management and non-financial business partners 
• Solution oriented with the ability to identify quick wins, simplify complex problems, and drive value without overengineering 
• Experience with Power BI is a plus
• Experience in a global organization with exposure to international financial processes is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At The IRONMAN Group, we’re not just building careers—we’re building lifestyles driven