The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon Series, 5150 Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, IRONKIDS, World Triathlon Championship Series, Epic Series mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic, road cycling events including Haute Route, and other multisport races.
The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually with the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. For more information about The IRONMAN Group visit: www.ironman.com.
At The IRONMAN Group, our mission is to celebrate the power of the human spirit, fulfill dreams and uplift communities by organizing world-class events and extraordinary athletic experiences, globally. We accomplish this through our amazing staff across the globe who are committed to our core values - Heart, Excellence, Ambition, Respect and Teamwork (HEART).
Description
The IRONMAN Group is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, FP&A to support the Financial Planning and Analysis function. As an individual contributor, you will be responsible for managing consolidated global month-end reporting, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, and overseeing cash flow forecasting.
In this role, you will provide forward-looking financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making and ensure alignment between planned actions and company objectives. You will have exposure to senior leadership and collaborate cross-functionally across the organization to drive financial performance. This is a key position within the Global Finance team that requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to solving complex financial challenges.
Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation and delivery of global financial reports during the month-end close process
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to senior management, identifying key variances and trends
- Provide insights on financial performance, including revenue, expense, and profitability analysis
- Lead the global long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and cross-regional teams to consolidate and align financial plans
- Assist in building long-term financial models that highlight risks and opportunities to management
- Partner with the Treasury team to create and manage accurate and timely cash flow forecasts
- Work closely with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and regional finance teams to ensure alignment on financial processes, reporting accuracy, and key financial initiatives
- Play a key role in the implementation of an FP&A planning tool to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
- Work with IT and other stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and training on the new system
- Collaborate with other finance teams, business leaders, and department heads to ensure cohesive financial planning and reporting
- Provide financial analysis and decision support to drive strategic initiatives
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of FP&A activities
- Stay informed about industry best practices and trends in financial planning and analysis
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or a related finance role, with a strong understanding of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Experience with FP&A tools and systems; experience in tool implementation is a plus. Experience with Power BI is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., complex financial modeling, data analysis, pivot tables, etc.) and PowerPoint (for creating executive-level presentations)
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to senior management
- Experience in a global organization with exposure to international financial processes is a plus
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
