Senior Financial Analyst - AXS - Los Angeles, CA

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: $69,397 - $90,000

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 each year for over 500 premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Clients include First Avenue, USGA, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Crypto.com Arena, Coachella, Stagecoach, The O2, and B.League (Japan).

Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 500 professionals in multiple locations worldwide. In 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. 

To learn more about our culture and values, visit: https://solutions.axs.com/careers/

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.