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)
Hands-on experience with Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and Power Query
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into concise executive narratives
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to present financial findings to non-finance audiences
Experience working cross-functionally and managing relationships with multiple business stakeholders simultaneously
Strongly Preferred
MBA strongly preferred
Proficiency with ERP or financial planning systems (SAP, NetSuite, Hyperion Planning, or equivalent)
Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms and understanding of pipeline-to-revenue dynamics
Exposure to labor rate analysis, union cost structures, and project accounting
Knowledge of job-cost accounting or project-based financial management
Experience with additional BI or data visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik, or similar)
Willingness and curiosity to adopt AI-assisted analytics tools (Claude, Copilot, Gemini, or similar)
What We Offer
The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the @types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Life, Accident and Disability
Retirement with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Diversity Commitment
At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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