Job Description
About Us The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter. Summary We are seeking a Senior Business Finance & Analytics Analyst to serve as a trusted financial and analytical partner across our enterprise operations. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role that demands both rigorous financial acumen and the storytelling ability to turn complex data into decisions that move the business forward. The ideal candidate combines deep FP&A expertise with hands-on data analytics skills — someone equally comfortable in a financial model as they are building a Power BI dashboard. You will be embedded in the business, partnering directly with operational and senior leaders to drive forecasting accuracy, uncover performance trends, and influence strategic initiatives. This position will support our Business Planning & Analysis team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of our North Dallas office in Dallas, TX. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead and manage the Monthly Roll-Up (MRU) process, delivering accurate forecast updates on event performance by location and business unit Develop and maintain rolling financial forecasts, providing clear variance commentary against budget and prior periods with recommended corrective actions Own the end-to-end budget and forecast cycle from inception through completion, incorporating Salesforce pipeline data, field recommendations, and leadership input Build and refine multi-scenario financial models to support strategic planning Design and evolve a Freeman Enterprise MRU that spans all divisions, creating a unified view of organizational financial performance Business Partnership & Decision Support Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, compelling narratives for leadership, OKRs, and performance reviews Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, Procurement, and IT to ensure accuracy, alignment, and accountability across reporting Identify and surface business trends, risks, and opportunities that inform executive decision-making Analytics & Reporting Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards that track event, operational, and financial performance metrics in real time Architect data models linking production metrics to financial outcomes, enabling deeper cost and margin analysis Develop monthly performance summaries and variance analyses integrating financial, operational, and cost data Build strategic reports centered on churn, growth, and profitability analytics that directly inform business strategy Build and deliver analytics on union labor costs to inform contract negotiations and support business leaders in managing a portfolio of union agreements Manage data integrity and standardization across systems to improve reporting accuracy and support automation initiatives Month-End Close & Financial Integrity Manage month-end reporting processes with a focus on budget-by-line-of-business (LOB) files, ensuring timely and accurate close support Continuously update rolling budget and forecast projections, incorporating actuals and embedding performance tracking tools Process Improvement & Innovation Proactively identify inefficiencies in business processes, reporting workflows, and data pipelines, and drive improvements to completion Develop standardized templates, reporting frameworks, and dashboard libraries that improve organizational visibility and reduce manual effort Stay current on emerging tools and technologies — including AI-assisted analytics — and champion adoption where it drives value Education & Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, BP&A, business finance, or financial analytics Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes in a mid-to-large enterprise environment Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas, scenario analysis)