Position: Senior Financial Analyst – Full Time/Exempt

Department: Accounting & Finance

Reports to: Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person 

Cardinals Organizational Summary:   

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening . 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to play a key role in driving financial planning, reporting, and insights for the Arizona Cardinals. This role will support critical decision-making by building automated dashboards, streamlining reporting processes, and partnering with department leaders across the organization. The Senior Financial Analyst will also lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial packages submitted to the NFL, while providing actionable analyses on team operations and long-term strategic initiatives.

Primary Job Duties:

The Senior Financial Analyst will have the daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:

• Serve as a key contributor in the team's financial reporting process, including detailed annual budgets, interim projections, monthly cash flow forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Design, build, and maintain interactive financial dashboards (Power BI/Tableau), leveraging SQL and API integrations to automate data pipelines, improve reporting accuracy, and provide executives with real-time insights to drive decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages required by the NFL, including interim updates, long-range plans, and full-year submissions.
• Develop a deep understanding of departmental budgets, actively participating in the review and approval of forecast adjustments compared to budget and actuals.
• Perform analytical reviews, financial modeling, and ad hoc analyses for department leaders to evaluate key aspects of the business, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field, MBA preferred
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related financial role
• Hands-on experience with BI tools (Power BI preferred) and SQL; familiarity with API integrations a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data automation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex financial information to senior leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven track record of building collaborative cross-functional relationships and influencing decisions.
• Proactive self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset, able to balance quick wins with long-term value creation.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a high-performance culture through independent ownership, process improvement, and mentoring junior team members.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships 

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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