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Manager, Strategic Finance

Fanatics

Fanatics

Accounting & Finance
Los Angeles, CA, USA · New York, NY, USA
USD 133,750-167,500 / year
Posted on Mar 27, 2026

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a high-impact Manager, Strategic Finance to drive critical financial insights and strategic decision-making across the business. This role sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations, with direct exposure to executive leadership and influence on key investment and operating decisions.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious early-career finance professional who wants meaningful ownership, fast growth, and the chance to operate in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead high-impact analyses across the Collectibles business, including profitability drivers, cost optimization, and investment prioritization
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Technology to evaluate initiatives and drive decision-making
  • Build and own financial models to assess new business opportunities and operational improvements
  • Develop clear, data-driven recommendations by pressure-testing assumptions, risks, and tradeoffs
  • Create executive-ready materials for leadership, Board updates, and long-range planning
  • Structure ambiguous problems and translate complex data into concise, decision-oriented insights
  • Improve finance processes, reporting, and tools to enhance visibility and efficiency
  • Act as a thought partner to finance leadership, proactively identifying risks and opportunities

What You Bring

  • 2–5 years of experience in Investment Banking, Consulting, Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, or similarly rigorous analytical roles
  • Strong financial modeling skills (Excel) and a solid foundation in GAAP and core operational finance concepts
  • Exceptional PowerPoint skills and the ability to create clear, executive-ready narratives
  • Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to distill complex analyses into compelling, decision-ready insights
  • Proven ability to manage workstreams independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight timelines
  • Strong strategic thinking and business judgment
  • Experience in a complex, multi-business or high-growth environment preferred
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI and automation tools in analytical workflows (e.g., scenario analysis, data exploration, narrative synthesis, process automation)
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certification is a plus
  • A passion for sports, culture, and entertainment is a strong cultural fit

Why This Role at Fanatics Collectibles

  • Direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions
  • Opportunity to shape strategy in a rapidly growing business
  • Fast-paced, high-ownership environment with strong growth trajectory
  • Work at the intersection of sports, culture, and entertainment — ideal for candidates who are genuinely passionate about the space

In New York City, the salary range for this position is $133,750-$167,500, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. In Los Angeles, the salary range is $123,050-$154,100. These salary ranges are specific to Los Angeles or NYC and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.


Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards