By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.
The Role - Senior Finance Business Partner – Central
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our expanding global Finance team, directly supporting our central functions and stakeholders. The role will be based in New York, reporting to the VP, Corporate FP&A.
We are looking for a driven and ambitious finance professional, delivering insightful analysis to help drive accountability, understand performance, and drive investment decisions, efficiencies, profitability, and value. This role is a critical link between Finance and the business, working with C-Suite stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Management
- Take ownership as a Senior Finance Business Partner to central functions and their respective senior leaders, including Marketing, Finance, IT, Facilities, People, and Legal.
- Generally serve as a thought-partner to the company’s C-Suite and Corporate FP&A team, helping leaders understand the financial narrative for the company’s cost base.
- Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the budget and quarterly reforecast process for central functions, working with stakeholders to build and challenge appropriate forecasts.
- Identify risks and opportunities, recommending mitigation and optimization actions.
- Month End Review & Management Reporting
- Collaborate with the financial accounting team and business stakeholders to reconcile and review monthly accruals and postings for accuracy.
- Deliver monthly stakeholder management reporting, including financials, KPIs and commentary.
- Support the consolidation of monthly financials, KPIs, and variance analyses across central functions as inputs to Board reporting.
- Investment Governance & Value Realization
- Drive financial rigor around business cases, scenario modelling, and post-investment tracking.
- Support in ad-hoc requests, using finance and business area expertise to build financial models, challenge ideas, and provide relevant analysis to support key business decisions.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, investment banking, or consulting.
- Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills; proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) and Business Intelligence tools.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and the confidence to constructively challenge business decisions.
- Deeply organized and able to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
- Curious, and restless about improving processes, communication & engagement.
- Team player with a hands-on, down-to-earth attitude and approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of Workday ERP system, not required but beneficial.
- Knowledge of Adaptive Planning financial planning system, not required but beneficial.
The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $130,000 - $150,000 USD. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.
We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.
As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.
One team, being brave, driving change
We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.
Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, investment banking, or consulting
- Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Business Intelligence tools
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to constructively challenge business decisions
- Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Knowledge of Workday ERP system
- Knowledge of Adaptive Planning financial planning system
What the Team is Saying
Genius Sports Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside mental-health support and access to local Employee Assistance Programs; some listings also mention wellness initiatives, disability/life insurance, FSAs, and pet insurance. This breadth signals a comprehensive approach to wellbeing across key markets.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Annual leave is complemented by extra company‑wide days off between Christmas and New Year, World Mental Health Day, and a paid Volunteer Day. A Workcation program allowing a month per year working from elsewhere further enhances flexibility around time away and life balance.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials cite a 401(k) with company match, while other regions reference pension schemes. These elements indicate long‑term financial support alongside core salary.
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What We Do
Genius Sports is the layer between what happens on the field and how the world engages with it. Our solutions across the global sports ecosystem are underpinned by our next generation big data and artificial intelligence platform, GeniusIQ. By ingesting and computing multiple real-time data feeds, GeniusIQ powers a wide range of functions and applications across sports performance and officiation, fan engagement, advertising, and sports betting. Founded in 2001, Genius Sports is now one of the world’s largest sports technology companies, working with the likes of the NFL, NBA, EPL, FIBA, ESPN, Sky Sports, Flutter, DraftKings and 100s more. We're headquartered in New York and London, with offices in Los Angeles, Medellin, Tallinn, Sofia, Singapore, Lausanne, Manchester and Melbourne.
Why Work With Us
We are one team, being brave, driving change. Our company values help create a cohesive culture, where we think, feel and act like One Genius. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference, driving our vision to be everywhere in sports, redefining experiences through technology.
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