Senior Finance Business Partner – Central

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com. 

The Role - Senior Finance Business Partner – Central

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our expanding global Finance team, directly supporting our central functions and stakeholders. The role will be based in New York, reporting to the VP, Corporate FP&A.

We are looking for a driven and ambitious finance professional, delivering insightful analysis to help drive accountability, understand performance, and drive investment decisions, efficiencies, profitability, and value. This role is a critical link between Finance and the business, working with C-Suite stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Take ownership as a Senior Finance Business Partner to central functions and their respective senior leaders, including Marketing, Finance, IT, Facilities, People, and Legal.

• Generally serve as a thought-partner to the company’s C-Suite and Corporate FP&A team, helping leaders understand the financial narrative for the company’s cost base.

• Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the budget and quarterly reforecast process for central functions, working with stakeholders to build and challenge appropriate forecasts.

• Identify risks and opportunities, recommending mitigation and optimization actions.

• Month End Review & Management Reporting

• Collaborate with the financial accounting team and business stakeholders to reconcile and review monthly accruals and postings for accuracy.

• Deliver monthly stakeholder management reporting, including financials, KPIs and commentary.

• Support the consolidation of monthly financials, KPIs, and variance analyses across central functions as inputs to Board reporting.

• Investment Governance & Value Realization

• Drive financial rigor around business cases, scenario modelling, and post-investment tracking.

• Support in ad-hoc requests, using finance and business area expertise to build financial models, challenge ideas, and provide relevant analysis to support key business decisions.
  
  

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, investment banking, or consulting.

• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills; proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) and Business Intelligence tools.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and the confidence to constructively challenge business decisions.

• Deeply organized and able to manage multiple priorities concurrently.

• Curious, and restless about improving processes, communication & engagement.

• Team player with a hands-on, down-to-earth attitude and approach.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred.

• Knowledge of Workday ERP system, not required but beneficial.

• Knowledge of Adaptive Planning financial planning system, not required but beneficial.

The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $130,000 - $150,000 USD. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.

We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.

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We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.

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