Who We Are
Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media
Why Authentic
You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You'll Do
The FP&A Expense Analyst will be responsible for managing, tracking and reporting the expenses for our entire portfolio of fashion lifestyle and entertainment brands.
What you'll be working on
Forecasting, Budgeting, & Reporting
- Support and actively participate in the budgeting process; work closely with department heads and regional offices to develop and refine the expense forecast
- Assist with the monthly and quarterly financial reporting process to identify trends and variance to budgeted performance
- Own budgeting and forecasting processes and analyses involving frequent interactions with executives and department heads. Assist in developing the company’s annual budget at the department and office level
- Assess accuracy and predictability of existing financial models
- Assist in the development, implementation and preparation of new weekly/monthly/quarterly reports for department leaders and company executives
- Assist with preparation of executive and board presentations
Business & Strategic Analysis
- Monitor new business developments across the portfolio and seamlessly factor those developments into our models
- Develop ad-hoc projections for brands, geographies, and other business components to inform decision making and business planning
- Leverage modeling and Tableau to develop and deploy all new expense reporting and analyses
- Partner with department heads and regional offices to identify trends and cost saving opportunities
- Collaborate with partners within your areas of responsibility and act as a financial thought leader to the business
FP&A Operations
- Assist in the build-out of our expense tracking, updating and reporting, ensuring that all expenses are accurately incorporated into our models and departmental/regional heads and executives are kept apprised of their YTD progress and full year forecast
- Reconcile monthly with the accounting team and identify trends and exceptions
- Assist in onboarding newly acquired brands
- Work on ad hoc financial projects
- The primary focus of this role will be on general & administrative expenses, the calculation of income attributable to non-controlling interest and all “below-the-line” expenses including but not limited to interest expense/income, depreciation & amortization, tax, and other periodic expenses including M&A related acquisition and restructuring costs
Must Haves
- 2-3 years of experience working in FP&A or accounting preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- Highly skilled in Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with Tableau and/or Excel Power Query preferred
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to go deep into the details, then compile key information for business stakeholders
- Confidence and strong communication skills - ability to coordinate with personnel across the organization
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Recognize areas of opportunity and make recommendations for improvement
Primary Location Salary Range:
$80,000 - $95,000
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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Top Skills
What We Do
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass and e-commerce channels and in more than 6,100 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world.
ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business and immersive experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media. ABG’s portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands includes Marilyn Monroe®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O'Neal®, David Beckham®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Sports Illustrated®, Reebok®, Eddie Bauer®, Spyder®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Nautica®, Izod®, Forever 21®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Lucky Brand®, Nine West®, Jones New York®, Frederick's of Hollywood®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Van Heusen®, Arrow®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Vision Street Wear®, Brooks Brothers®, Barneys New York®, Judith Leiber®, Herve Leger®, Frye®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Thomasville®, Drexel® and Henredon®.
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