Full-Time

Financial Planning & Forecasting Manager

Posted on 11/20/2024

SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$109k - $167kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Flexible work environment allows for remote work or in-office presence.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Data Science
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 6-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, management consulting, or investment banking, with 5+ years of direct FP&A experience preferred
  • Experience partnering with Analytics and Data Science teams to integrate data-driven forecasting into FP&A processes
  • Mastery of financial modeling (3-statement, NPV, Cohort Modeling) and spreadsheet functionality
  • Advanced understanding of relational databases and BI tool functionality
  • Strong project management skills - you are capable of conceiving and executing projects independently, with minimal oversight from manager
Responsibilities
  • Maintaining the rolling Secondary revenue forecasts to inform in-quarter resource deployment decisions and to provide a preview of quarterly accounting close results
  • Partnering with the Commercial Performance, Account Management, and Analytics teams to budget and consolidate our existing client, integrated partnership, and non-integrated Secondary revenue lines
  • Collaborating with the Demand team to understand and incorporate the impact of marketing spend and its ROI on our Secondary budget
  • Developing scenario planning capabilities to allow SeatGeek to plan and prepare for a wide range of environments in the unpredictable live events business

SeatGeek operates as a major event ticket search engine, allowing users to search for, compare, and purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including concerts, theater performances, comedy shows, and sports events. The platform aggregates ticket listings from various sellers, enabling users to easily compare prices and seating options to find the best deals. This user-friendly interface sets SeatGeek apart from its competitors in the ticketing market. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions on ticket sales, as well as through advertising and partnerships with event organizers and venues. SeatGeek aims to simplify the ticket-buying process for consumers while helping event organizers reach a larger audience.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$392.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The potential IPO in 2024 could significantly boost SeatGeek's market presence and financial resources.
  • Renewed and extended partnerships with major sports teams like Aston Villa and Minnesota United FC highlight SeatGeek's strong industry relationships.
  • The introduction of new tools for ticket reselling, such as AI-powered Smart Pricing, demonstrates SeatGeek's commitment to innovation and user satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive ticketing market, with major players like StubHub also planning IPOs, could pressure SeatGeek's market share and profitability.
  • Dependence on commissions from ticket sales means revenue is closely tied to event attendance, which can be unpredictable.

What makes SeatGeek unique

  • SeatGeek's aggregation model allows users to compare prices and seating options from various sellers, ensuring the best deals, unlike many competitors who offer limited comparisons.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface and interactive seat maps enhance the ticket-buying experience, setting it apart from more cumbersome alternatives.
  • SeatGeek's personalized event recommendations and value-added services drive user engagement and repeat business, distinguishing it from competitors who offer a more transactional experience.

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Benefits

Health insurance coverage

paid time off

Matching 401k program

Parental leave

Monthly ticket-purchase stipend for live events

Paid for subscriptions to services like One Medical, Ginger.io and Headspace

Team events

Flexible work environment - work remote or in the office as you please

Home office stipend