Finance and Corporate Strategy Analyst

The Nashville Predators are a professional sports organization seeking a Finance and Corporate Strategy Analyst. The role supports financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, capital markets activities, capital projects, AI automation strategy, and strategic investment initiatives involving sports, real estate, and related businesses.

What you'll do:

• Build and maintain financial models, assist in budgets and long-range forecasts for the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena
• Analyze financial performance and key revenue streams, including ticketing, premium seating, sponsorship, suites, concessions, parking and events
• Support major capital projects incl. the financing and renovation of Bridgestone Arena
• Build financing models evaluating debt capacity, debt service, financial covenants, interest rates and alternative capital structures
• Evaluate proposals from investment banks, lenders, consultants and financial partners
• Prepare financial analyses, summaries, and presentations for senior management and ownership
• Build and grow AI automation strategy within the financial and accounting areas of business
• Perform valuation, returns, sensitivity and scenario analysis for strategic opportunities and capital investments
• Conduct benchmarking and comparable analysis across NHL teams, sports venues and related businesses
• Evaluating potential acquisitions and investments in professional sports teams and leagues
• Underwriting direct investments in sports, media, entertainment and related businesses
• Evaluating real estate development opportunities, including sports and entertainment-related developments

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or a related field
• Minimum of one year of experience in investment banking, private equity, or a similarly rigorous financial role
• Excellent financial modeling and advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation, financing and returns
• Experience with scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ideal candidate will have at least one year of investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory or similar financial experience, strong financial modeling skills, and an interest in building a career at the intersection of sports, investing and real estate

Benefits:

• Medical insurance for all full-time employees of the Nashville Predators and entities
• Dental insurance for all full-time employees of the Nashville Predators and entities
• Vision insurance for all full-time employees of the Nashville Predators and entities
• Life insurance for all full-time employees of the Nashville Predators and entities
• Referral bonuses
• 401K eligibility
• Priority access to event presales
• Tickets to events when available
• Nashville Locker Room (pro shop) discount
• Premium pay for overnight shifts