Senior Operations Finance Manager

Job Description

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 :

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU :

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.

About Us

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.

About the Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally - as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world-including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do :

Build Championship Teams

Obsessed with Fans

Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit

Determined and Relentless Mindset

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