Finance Director, FP&A/Mgmt. Accounting - FIFA World Cup 26™

Who We Are:

On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Position Overview: 

Finance Director FP&A/Mgmt. Accounting is a hands-on finance position working on all FP&A and Management Accounting activities within this On Location division.

The position will report to the Senior Finance Director FP&A/Mgmt. Accounting – FIFA and proactively support the business team in the delivery of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Affiliate Program. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical analytics and accounting experience (preferably within Live Events or Hospitality) along with the adaptability, resilience to change and inter-personal skills necessary to thrive in large people-oriented organizations.

Key areas of responsibility

• Assume position as the lead finance contact for the Affiliate Program in the On Location FIFA division
• Manage and develop 1 or more Finance Managers either permanent or fixed term
• Perform the management accounting deliverables for monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting
• Assist with the project’s core financial process including annual plans, quarterly, and monthly forecasts. 
• Assist in the development of reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Business Partner with functional areas to track spend and forecast future performance
• Able to partner cross functionally and at all levels. 
• Analysis of operating results compared to plan, prior periods, and forecasts.
• Prepare area specific forecasts, budgets, and multi-year financial plans and analyze trends in revenue, expense, capital expenditures, and other related areas. 
• Maintain financial models to adjust forecasted results for changes in currency, economic environment, additional headcount, and efficiency improvements.
• Be the onsite eyes and ears for finance, fostering a no-surprises culture where finance is integral to all discussions involving financial impacts. Ensure finance has a key seat at the table for informed and strategic decision-making.
• This role will be specifically focused on the Affiliate Program while also supporting the wider team initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; ACA, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA

• Experience in Live Events or Hospitality Industry

• Ability to hold themselves and others accountable for performance. 
• Ability to work with teams across multiple time zones
• Travel as required

Skills and abilities

• Leadership qualities and ability to manage a team
• Entrepreneurial attitude towards the business and a strong work ethic 
• Credibility and trustworthiness in their dealings with others 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Financial Statements and reports
• Pro-active
• Flexible and ability to adapt approach
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Collaborative and team player
• Ability to prioritize and balance work

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Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.  Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$131,250 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$175,000 annually