Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Sr. Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst will be an integral part of the NESN Finance team with a primary focus on supporting the organizations' expense management and business analysis. This position will be involved in a broad range of business issues while providing critical information needed in the decision-making process. This role requires an independent, proactive and organized candidate who will be motivated to understand and support the inner workings of the sports media industry.

The ideal candidate reacts well to change and can work in an environment that is constantly evolving. There will be opportunities presented that will allow for you to gain exposure and expertise in new areas.

We believe in the potential within every individual. If you’re passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop integrated expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations.
• Actively supports strategic planning, and analytics for critical departments at NESN.
• Execute the timely preparation of journal entries and supporting schedules for monthly close.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to improve company processes, information, and business results.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate business information systems and user needs.
• Make recommendations for systems solutions and leads the efforts to document requirements, define scope and objectives, and formulate solutions to parallel business strategies.
• Build strong relationships with key leaders responsible for driving the growth and leverage these relationships to perform monthly operating expense forecasting.
• Identify trends and developments in the industry and competitive environment and presents findings to senior management , including the CFO.
• Ensure expenses are properly recorded and work with business partners to understand significant variances between forecast and actual results.
• Special projects as assigned by senior management.
• Other duties/tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of related experience in business management, finance and accounting; public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent; CPA or MBA a plus
• Experience with developing complex models in Excel; excellent analytical and modeling skills are required.
• Superior communication skills - both oral and written.
• Experience in partnering with non-financial functions within an organization and effectively communicating results, trends, etc. is preferred.
• Ability to identify specific risks and opportunities and take action to make improvements within the organization
• Experience with applying quantitative and qualitative factors as well as business experience to make appropriate recommendations to senior leadership.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong analytical, financial, communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and leadership skills are required.
• Ability to research problems independently and propose business solutions.
• Knowledge of Broadcast Media industry ' s concepts, practices, and procedures a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains a plus.

We believe that when team members feel supported, they are more engaged, productive, and innovative. If you're looking for a workplace that celebrates people and their personal and professional growth, you've come to the right place.

Some of the benefits we provide include:

• Medical and Dental plans which are currently funded by NESN at approximately 85%
• Pre-Tax HSA, FSA and Dependent Care Account
• 401(k) plan with employer match of 100% up to the first 6% of compensation, 3% contribution through Safe Harbor and discretionary profit sharing of up to 6%.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability which are currently 100% funded by NESN
• Paid parental leave
• Time Off Benefits - Eligible NESN Employees accrue Paid Time Off equaling 160 hours or 20 days for the full year
• Team Store Discounts - Employees will receive a discount of 50% at the Red Sox Team Store and 25% off at the Bruins Pro Shop with a valid NESN Employee ID
• Paid Volunteerism - NESN provides eligible employees with up to 24 hours (3 days) of paid time to participate in NESN Connects events.
• Tuition Reimbursement - NESN provides a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program to assist employees who aspire to further their education to learn & grow within their careers.
• LinkedIn Learning Courses - Eligible employees receive a free membership to LinkedIn Learning which provides on-demand learning to thousands of courses anytime, anywhere from your computer to your mobile device.
• MBTA Reimbursement - Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $100 per month for the use of Mass Transit if it is their primary mode of transportation to & from work
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
• Estate Guidance - The Hartford helps employees protect their family’s future by creating a customized and legally binding will online using a simple but comprehensive online questionnaire.
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts - As a NESN employee, you are eligible for other discounts & perks such as pet insurance, tickets, travel, dry cleaning, mobile phones, and much more!

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings, and Delaware North, owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of Fall 2023, NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games, as well as local college sports, original content and more in PA, WV, and portions of MD, OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.