Finance Analyst
Springfield, VA
Full-time (On-Site)
The St. James is the premier sports, wellness and active entertainment destination brand in the country, with a mission to maximize human potential by designing, developing and operating sports, wellness and entertainment destinations that engage, inspire and empower people to pursue their passions and be their best at play, at work and in life. Our 450,000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield, VA, offers a unique combination of world-class sports venues, elite training spaces, recovery amenities, and athletic and wellness programs
Job Description
The Finance Analyst will join the Finance team at The St. James, supporting data-driven financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys working with both numbers and people—translating financial data into insights that help guide the business.
This position is well-suited for an early-career professional with a strong foundation in finance, accounting, or business analytics. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable reading a P&L, building a budget model, or digging into operational data to answer open-ended questions. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across departments and play a key role in helping us grow, improve, and make smarter decisions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain Financial Dashboards: Own the regular upkeep of financial and operational Tableau dashboards used by business leaders, ensuring metrics are accurate and up to date.
- Analyze P&Ls and Performance Metrics: Review departmental profit and loss statements, compare performance to budget and prior periods, and flag variances that need follow-up.
- Assist with Budgeting and Forecasting: Gather and update inputs from department leads, track assumptions, and help maintain rolling forecasts throughout the year.
- Run Ad Hoc Analyses: Conduct project-based analyses (e.g., pricing changes, cost efficiency reviews, ROI on new programs) to support business decisions.
- Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with Operations, Marketing, and other teams to answer data questions, support new initiatives, and improve visibility into business performance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Strong understanding of core financial concepts (e.g., P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis)
- Comfortable working with data to solve problems and explain business performance
- Experience with data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, or Tableau)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Clear communicator who can translate analysis into actionable takeaways
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in business analysis, finance, FP&A, or a similar role (including internships)
- Familiarity with financial systems or planning tools (e.g., DataRails, Sage Intacct, or similar)
- Experience working cross-functionally to deliver insights or reporting to stakeholders
- Exposure to forecasting, budgeting, or cost analysis processes in a professional setting
