AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.
We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment. Together we keep the world cheering.
The Role
AXS is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will assist with Financial planning and budget processes, analyze Profit & Loss, develop financial models, assist with the monthly forecast, and perform analysis as needed. You will also provide guidance and assist with the monthly close. A firm grasp of financial planning and analysis is essential for this position.
What Will You Do?
Conduct complex financial analysis that identify trends and recommendations to help informed decision-making
Assist business leaders to develop their annual budgets and create monthly forecast
Support department leads to strategize and oversee their Profit and Loss (P&L) activities through collaboration
Analyze historical data and incorporate industry trends to predict future revenues and/or expenses
Evaluate data to help identify financial trends, opportunities, and areas of improvement
Review and analyze comprehensive financial reports for management, encompassing financial results, key performance indicators (KPIs), and thorough budget variance analysis
Assist the Sr. Director, FP&A in offering financial insights and analysis to support development of company’s long term growth
Prepare and provide variance explanations and analysis for monthly management P&L review meetings, opportunity to present as needed
Collaborate closely with the Accounting team to ensure a precise and accurate monthly close
Act as a resource for departments on transactional inquiries and financial/budget questions that require problem solving and analytics
Update and publish presentations for Financial Review/Budget meetings
Ensure financial compliance of policy and procedures as it relates to Invoice/Concur approvals and manage expectations with business unit leads accordingly
What Will You Bring?
4- 6 years of related work experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and/or accounting
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in business related field (Accounting or Finance)
Experience with Planning solution, Oracle (JD Edwards), OneStream and/ or Hubble
Experience with financial systems and ability to work with large amounts of data
Working knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, financial modeling and accounting principles
Advanced Excel, Modeling, and PowerPoint skills and ability to learn required business systems
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
Able to work independently and complete duties and projects under minimal direct supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Available to work seasonal overtime to support the business needs
Bonus points if You Have
Experience in Live Entertainment
Pay Scale: 67,376-98,257
What’s in it for You?
Extraordinary People – we’re not kidding!
Meaningful Mission – Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.
Why AXS?
AXS, a subsidiary of AEG, sells millions of tickets every year for 500+ partners across North America, Europe, and Asia, from venues like the O2 in London and the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver to teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 500 professionals in multiple locations worldwide, including Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, London, Tempe, Stockholm, and Tokyo. At each location you’ll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we’ve dubbed ourselves “Fanatix”) who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment.
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More about AEG
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
We are dedicated to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but can’t “check every box” in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and never discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.