Manager, FP&A - Special Events (53844)

Company Overview: Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to shine a light on the slice of Americana that is Minor League Baseball. In 2025, more than 5M+ fans will enter our gates, and we aspire to make every fan’s experience memorable.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Manager of FP&A to join our growing team. This critical role will be responsible for leading our financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical efforts, providing strategic insights to drive business performance and support key decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of consumer event financial modeling and possess excellent communication skills to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process for Special Events, collaborating with teams and the department heads to develop comprehensive and accurate financial plans.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions.
• Create detailed financial models for new events and business initiatives, including ROI analysis and P&L projections.
• Prepare and present monthly and annual financial performance reports to senior management, highlighting key variances and trends.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and provide insightful commentary on drivers of financial performance.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the special events industry (e.g., per-event profitability, marketing funnel analysis, labor efficiency).
• Analyze historical financial data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to team, providing financial insights and support for strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and resource allocation.
• Support business development efforts by providing financial modeling and analysis for potential events or partnerships.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.
• Leverage financial systems (e.g., Netsuite, Tableau, SQL) to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models and dashboards.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Experience within the events, hospitality, or project-based industries is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced Excel modeling skills (e.g., pivot tables, python, data integrations, scenario analysis).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in an event driven environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.