Sportism - Specialist - Financial Planning & Analysis

Specialist - Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting:

- Develop, prepare and maintain detailed monthly/quarterly forecasts for revenue, cash flows and expense.

- Analyze actuals vs. forecast/budget and explain key variances.

- Support annual budgeting processes and long-range financial planning.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data gathering and inputs.

- Work closely with the CFO to lead and manage financial and operational projects.

Project & Contract Financial Management:

- Design and analyze project-based budget templates for tracking costs and revenue.

- Manage contract documentation and ensure financial compliance as per agreement terms.

- Prepare site-wise financial reports.

- Conduct cost vs. budget variance analysis and ensure alignment with project goals.

Accounts Receivable & Collections:

- Full-cycle AR ownership: from invoice generation to cash collection.

- Prepare and analyze AR reports including Aging Reports, DSO tracking, and customer-level insights.

- Address and resolve customer queries

- Track and improve collection KPIs; support collections strategy and escalation workflows.

- Collaborate with Operations on dispute resolution and collections efficiency.

Accounts Payable & Site Cost Tracking:

- Prepare site-level payment reports for outstanding and paid amounts.

- Perform cost reviews aligned with project budgets; track discrepancies and highlight concerns.

- Collaborate with procurement and operations for vendor reconciliations and issue resolution.

Reporting & Analytics:

- Prepare and present key financial reports/dashboards (revenue, AR/AP, cost) for management review.

- Deliver project and contract-specific reports with actionable insights.

- Drive data integrity and process automation in reporting workflows.

Acquisition Support:

- Assist in financial due diligence for potential acquisitions, including analysis of target financials, revenue streams, AR/AP positions, and cost structures.

- Support the development of integration budgets, financial models, and post-acquisition performance tracking.

- Collaborate with leadership and external consultants during the acquisition lifecycle.

Audit, Controls & Process Improvements:

- Coordinate and support financial audit processes by preparing necessary documentation and schedules.

- Maintain audit-ready documentation for AR/AP, revenue, and project costs.

- Implement new processes and support smooth transitions during project implementations or process migrations.

- Evaluate internal controls and actively contribute to continuous process improvements.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in FP&A, financial operations, and project finance, with a strong foundation in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

- Knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Cash Flow Forecasting.

- Exposure to customer-facing finance tasks, including contract financials, dispute resolution, and collections strategy.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and dashboard creation.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

- Strong stakeholder management experience, including collaboration with cross-functional teams and international clients.

- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, particularly in financial analysis and variance reporting.

- Proven capability to handle multiple priorities, manage time effectively, and perform well under pressure.

- Comfortable working independently, while also collaborating effectively across teams and management levels.

- Adaptable, proactive, and eager to take on new responsibilities, with a track record of success in fast-paced and evolving environments.

- Flexibility to work in US shifts to accommodate time zone differences and support customer and business needs.