Strategic FP&A Analyst for Sports & Stadium Ops

Posted Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position Profile:

Financial Analyst
Department:

Finance, Strategy & Analytics
Reports to:

Director of Finance and Business Intelligence
Status:

Salaried, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Kansas City Chiefs are seeking a highly analytical and motivated Financial Analyst with approximately 3 years of experience to support financial planning, reporting, and strategic initiatives.

This role sits at the intersection of FP&A, business strategy, and stadium operations, supporting areas including NFL operations, major stadium events, partnerships, and long-term stadium development. The Analyst will play a critical role in delivering insights that drive decision-making across leadership while helping scale financial processes and reporting infrastructure.

This is a high-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to impact one of the most dynamic organizations in professional sports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes across departments

Maintain rolling forecasts and financial models

Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and variance analysis

Assist with long-range planning and scenario modeling

Analyze revenue streams and identify growth opportunities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – STRATEGIC FINANCE

Partner with business leaders to provide actionable financial insights

Support financial analysis for major events

Evaluate revenue opportunities and ROI initiatives

Develop executive-level presentations and reporting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – REPORTING & SYSTEMS

Build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools

Support financial systems and process improvements

Identify automation opportunities and improve data accuracy

Partner with analytics teams on data infrastructure

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – CROSS-FUNCTIONAL

Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and Revenue teams

Support capital planning for stadium investments

Contribute to process improvements and financial governance

Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

2–4 years of relevant experience

Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills

Experience with financial systems (e.g., ERP, planning tools Vena Solutions Preferred)

Strong communication and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART

Exposure to NFL event operations and leadership

Contribution to long-term stadium strategy

Blend of FP&A, strategy, and analytics

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

This is an in-office position in Kansas City, MO.

There will be evening/weekend work aligned with event schedule.

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