Manager, Finance

Position Overview

The Manager, FP&A will serve as a Financial Planning & Consultant for Encore’s Operations leaders and the Hargrove business assuming responsibility for financial and strategic aspects for both This will require a side‑by‑side partnership with Senior Leadership and the various leaders responsible for the success and profitable execution of contracts, events and ongoing strategic analytics. Focus areas include (but are not limited to), weekly and monthly reporting insights, value prioritization recommendations, development of action plans around priority areas of opportunity, forecasting, budgeting and long‑range planning.

The position reports to the Director, FP&A while working in extremely close manner with Encore and Hargrove leadership teams.

• Actively participate in monthly business reviews and provide analytical support (focused on strategic insights) to the leadership teams.
• Provide support and strategic analytics around strategies to maintain the existing venue footprint and grow our new venue footprint.
• Support Operations SVPs in managing teams to hit targets and performance goals.
• Provide support and strategic analytics to profitably grow the business.
• Own all financial reporting and strategic analyses for SVP business leaders (P&L owner).
• Identify the drivers of financial performance in each region and sub‑region.
• Provide in‑depth analysis and recommendations on event level profitability, strategic contract negotiation, sales and labor management, discount management, capital expenditure and sub‑rental management.
• Support Executive Team with ad hoc financial analysis.

• Lead the annual budgeting process of relevant Divisions and departments.
• Partner with executive leadership to ensure budgeted performance is in line with economic and industry expectations.
• Leverage organizational reporting tools (budgeting software, CRM, etc.) to update forecasted performance throughout the year; provide weekly flash forecasts to inform executives of near‑term performance.
• Collaborate with corporate finance team to build 5‑year long‑range plans.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related quantitative discipline required; MBA preferred but not required.
• 6+ years of Financial Analysis or related experience.
• Strong work ethic geared toward enacting change and a “whatever it takes” mentality. understanding there is meaningful opportunity for rapid career growth within the organization.
• Willingness to travel (up to 3 times each quarter).
• Experience in the budgeting, forecasting and planning process in an FP&A environment.
• Strong experience in consulting with executive leaders to influence business decisions by leveraging data‑based insights.
• Expert in a broad range of data analysis, statistical and data management methods.
• Superior financial acumen and analytical ability.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, data visualization and business intelligence software and tools.
• Expert ability to build and interpret pro‑forma financial models.

• Deliver World Class Service
• Hospitality
• Ownership
• Do The Right Thing
• Demonstrates Self‑Awareness
• Drive Results
• Ensures Accountability
• See The Big Picture
• Decision Quality
• Manages Complexity
• Value People
• Collaborates

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The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

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