Arizona Cardinals Football Club
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Senior Financial Analyst
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Arizona Cardinals Football Club
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Note: Some content in the original description may reference related roles or external pages. This refinement presents the core Senior Financial Analyst position clearly and without extraneous boilerplate.
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Join to apply for the
Senior Financial Analyst
role at
Arizona Cardinals Football Club
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Note: Some content in the original description may reference related roles or external pages. This refinement presents the core Senior Financial Analyst position clearly and without extraneous boilerplate.
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