Vinik Sports Group

Financial Analyst

Vinik Sports Group  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

The Financial Analyst will be a member of the Vinik Sports Group Finance team and play an important role in supporting financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the organization. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical individual with a strong foundation in finance and a desire to learn and grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Analyst will assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management while supporting recurring and ad hoc reporting needs. This individual will work closely with internal business partners to provide insights that help track performance against financial goals and support day-to-day decision-making.

Success in this role requires a collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. The analyst will also contribute to process improvements and supports the continued development of financial systems and reporting tools. This position offers a strong opportunity to build foundational planning and analysis skills while gaining exposure to multiple areas of the business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Analyze historical and current financial data to assess performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Participate in cash flow management tasks
  • Active participation in reporting, analysis and mitigation of cash constraints
  • Monitor and analyze actual results vs. budget/forecast, proactively identifying variances and supporting forward-looking insights
  • Support the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by partnering with internal department leaders
  • Build and enhance dynamic reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility into financial and operational performance
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies, supporting ongoing enhancements to reporting and workflows
  • Support the use and ongoing development of financial systems (e.g., Oracle EPM) to improve reporting and forecasting capabilities
  • Provide cross-functional financial support
  • Contribute to ad hoc analysis, projects, and special requests to support evolving business needs

Game/Event Responsibilities

  • Game/Event Night responsibilities: Yes
  • Approximate number of events worked per year: 20-25 (2 per month)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or related analytical role
  • Strong understanding of basic financial concepts, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc)
  • Experience working with multi-dimensional database technology (Oracle EPM, Prophix, Hyperion, Cognos, or equivalent), is preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and business partners at various levels
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow within the organization
  • High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity

Working Conditions

  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in office and arena environment that can be exciting, loud and distracting
  • This is an onsite role; flexibility to work a minority of time remotely.
  • Ability to work extended hours including late nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
  • Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to lift/carry/move up to 10lbs
  • Ability to work in cold indoor temperatures
  • Ability to commute to various venues throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vinik Sports Group

About Vinik Sports Group

Vinik Sports Group (VSG) is an entity established by Jeff Vinik to manage the three-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning (2004, 2020, 2021) of the National Hockey League and hold the leasehold rights to Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092-seat downtown Tampa home in which the team plays its games. The venue opened in 1996 and became Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 when the global mergers and acquisitions firm, Benchmark International, partnered with Vinik and the Lightning. Since 2010, Vinik has led a complete brand and business transformation of the Lightning and the arena, featuring a mostly private renovation of the publicly owned facility. Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz joined the expanded ownership group of Vinik Sports Group in 2024, alongside Arctos, which initially joined in 2021. In addition to owning the Lightning and managing Benchmark International Arena, Vinik Sports Group, through TBSE, manages the Yuengling Center on the campus at the University of South Florida.

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201-500 employees
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Tampa, Florida
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