Full-Time

Sr Financial Analyst

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Fandom

Fandom

501-1,000 employees

Digital platform for fan-created wikis

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$102k - $140kAnnually

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, or a related field (e.g., economics, math, data science, etc.).
  • 3+ years of experience in financial analysis with increasing complexity over time.
  • Proficiency with financial planning tools and systems.
  • A client-focused mindset, with demonstrated ownership of projects and the ability to deliver with minimal guidance.
  • The ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable business insights.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with independent processes to identify and correct errors.
  • Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to move projects forward.
  • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including creating models from scratch and using formulas for data cleansing and analysis.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data in clear, visual, and actionable ways.
  • Relevant certifications such as CFA or CPA.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with business units and department leaders to provide financial support during strategic planning and annual budgeting cycles.
  • Create financial reports to assess performance against plans, explore resource allocation scenarios, and support decision-making to achieve business objectives.
  • Act as a trusted resource and advisor for department leaders, contributing to both financial planning and decision-making.
  • Create and maintain financial models that align with the company’s short- and long-term goals.
  • Manage detailed financial forecasts, highlighting key risks, opportunities, and variances.
  • Work closely with our Accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting during each close.
  • Maintain and enhance budgeting and reporting systems while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Fandom.com is a digital platform that provides a vast database of information related to popular culture, focusing on games, movies, TV shows, and anime. The main feature of the platform is its extensive collection of over 250,000 wikis, which serve as a comprehensive resource for fans. These wikis include detailed information, news updates, and community discussions about popular titles like "Star Wars," "Harry Potter," and "Minecraft." Users contribute to the wikis by adding and updating content, making it a user-generated platform. Fandom.com stands out from its competitors by offering such a large and diverse collection of wikis, catering specifically to the interests of fans. The company's goal is to be the go-to resource for fans of popular culture, while generating revenue primarily through targeted advertising.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$157M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in live-action adaptations boosts traffic to related wikis.
  • Augmented reality collaborations present new avenues for interactive content and advertising.
  • Proprietary data metrics provide insights into user preferences, enhancing ad strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from platforms like Reddit and Discord offering similar community-driven content.
  • AI-generated content may reduce the need for user-generated content.
  • Changes in advertising technology and privacy regulations could impact revenue.

What makes Fandom unique

  • Fandom hosts over 250,000 wikis, covering diverse popular culture topics.
  • The platform leverages user-generated content to maintain comprehensive and updated wikis.
  • Fandom's proprietary data metrics enhance targeted advertising strategies.

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