Are you ready to take your passion for data and finance to the next level and join the thrilling world of sports, tourism, and entertainment? We're seeking a Financial Analyst to be a crucial player in our dynamic organization, where we host an exciting year-round schedule of events that uplift and enrich our community. If you're looking for a role that combines your love of numbers with your love for sports and entertainment, keep reading!

About Us:
At St. John's Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (SJSEL), we're not just a sports and entertainment organization. We're a dedicated team who channel our passion into every facet of our work as we host exceptional experiences for a global audience.

We're looking for our data and financial MVP, who will play a critical role in driving informed decision-making and contributing to the organization's overall success.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Financial Analyst on our team, you'll be at the heart of the action. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct thorough financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to support business planning and strategic decision-making.
• Gather and analyze data about our key events and activities including attendance, consumer spending, pricing strategies and other data that help us develop and deliver an exciting calendar of events.
• Prepare reports, presentations and dashboards that effectively communicate findings and variance reports to key stakeholders, including Senior Management, Executive Committees and Board of Directors.
• Identify and assess financial risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support the implementation of risk management initiatives to safeguard the financial health and stability of the organization.
• Create financial models to inform and influence the financial, economic and business conditions facing SJSEL
• Work with the SJSEL Management team to develop, report and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Other related duties as required.

 
Qualifications:
To be our MVP in this role, you'll need the following:

• A bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst or similar role, demonstrating strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, pricing, budgeting, forecasting and data analysis
• Experience using Microsoft Office product suite with proficiency using Excel.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience

If you don't tick every box on the list, we encourage you to apply anyway. We're open to candidates with a mix of education and experience that fits our objectives.

Work Environment:
SJSEL is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a qualified workforce, reflecting our community's diversity.
SJSEL recognizes the importance of work life balance and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including but not limited to the following:

• Competitive salary
• Healthy work-life balance
• Dynamic team environment
• Cost shared group insurance plan
• Group RRSP
• Generous paid leave program

How to Apply:
As part of the recruitment process, SJSEL will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please get in touch with hr@sjsel.ca or call (709) 758-1111.

Are you ready to join us in the thrilling world of sports and entertainment finance, where every day is a victory, and you can turn your passion into a career? If so, please send your resume and cover letter to:

St. John's Sports & Entertainment Ltd.
50 New Gower Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1J3
Attn: Human Resources
hr@sjsel.ca

All applications must be received by February 28th, 2025.