SUMMARY Overview of the position
A mid-level position in the finance department responsible for providing ground-level support to the financial analysis team reporting to the Senior Finance Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.
- Create, maintain, and analyze profit and loss forecasts for portfolio products during all stages of the development cycle (from initial concept, throughout production, to market release).
- Perform comparative analyses and monitor variances between forecasts and actual results to identify and accurately explain trends, issues, and opportunities.
- Utilize financial models in conjunction with collected data to provide active decision support to the management team.
- Assist with annual and quarterly forecasting, including the development of the Annual Operating Plan.
- Update and distribute the company’s monthly Margin Comparison report.
- Ad hoc requests, special projects, and other duties, as necessary.
EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or other quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years experience with financial modeling and analysis preferred.
REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of financial statements as well as commonly used budgeting, cost estimation, accounting, and financial analysis concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple, high-priority projects with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Experience in the trading card, memorabilia, or toy/game industries highly preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
- Desire and capability to learn quickly and immediately apply knowledge.
- Committed to contributing to a collaborative, adaptable work environment focused on team success.
- Ability to handle confidential or otherwise sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years of experience with financial modeling and analysis
- Knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, cost estimation, accounting, and financial analysis concepts
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience in the trading card, memorabilia, or toy/game industries
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information discreetly
What We Do
Upper Deck, headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., is a worldwide sports and entertainment company built on the pillars of quality craftsmanship, authenticity and innovation with a dedication to creating products that turn memorable moments into collectibles. Upper Deck revolutionized the sports trading card industry with anti-counterfeit holograms, high quality card stock and stunning photography in its inaugural 1989 baseball set, and since then its mission has been to capture the excitement of the game and deliver it to fans of all ages. The cornerstone of Upper Deck’s business, which opened in 1989, is based on sports trading cards. As its brand has evolved to include other products over the years, the company now creates exclusive memorabilia, gaming products, collectible cards and a wide array of sports trading cards.
