Summer 2027 Internship - Strategic Finance Intern

About Us Fanatics is a leading global sports platform redefining how fans connect with the teams, players and moments they love. Our businesses — Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Fanatics Events, Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Markets and Fanatics Studios — maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally and create a one-stop experience that allows fans to buy, bet, collect, and earn, while engaging with sports in deeper, more immersive ways. This includes licensed fan gear and lifestyle products, sportsbook and iGaming, physical and digital trading cards, live events, premium sports entertainment content, credit card offerings and more. Together, they form a powerful, integrated ecosystem — connected by the Fanatics ONE loyalty program and FanCash, the currency of sport — delivering personalized experiences to over 100 million fans worldwide. Fanatics holds partnerships with over 900 sports properties, from professional leagues and players’ associations to teams, colleges and retail partners; over 7,000 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations, including all Lids stores. Backed by a team of more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience. Summer 2027 Strategic Finance Internship Location: Los Angeles, California (5 days/week, on-site) Program Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027 About the Company Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators. Who We Are Fanatics Collectibles is a global leader in the sports and entertainment collectibles industry, dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for fans and collectors. Through iconic brands like Topps and innovative digital platforms, we're transforming how collectors discover, purchase, and engage with the products and experiences they love. Backed by Fanatics, a global sports platform with an extensive network of league, team, and athlete partnerships, we're combining a rich history in collectibles with innovation, technology, and data to shape the future of the industry. At Fanatics Collectibles, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside collaborative, passionate teams, tackle meaningful business challenges, and contribute to a rapidly evolving industry. About the Role Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Strategic Finance Intern to join our Finance team for Summer 2027. Strategic Finance serves as the analytical and strategic partner to the business, working alongside Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to understand financial performance, evaluate business opportunities, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations. As a Strategic Finance Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience analyzing performance across a $5B+ business while partnering with teams across Commercial, Product, and Operations. You'll work on real business challenges, develop financial models, and help deliver insights that inform decisions at the CFO and CEO level. Throughout the summer, you'll be embedded with a member of the Strategic Finance team and contribute to active business priorities. You'll also own an end-to-end analytical project , from defining the business question and conducting the analysis to developing an executive-ready recommendation. At the conclusion of the internship, you'll present your findings to Finance leadership. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, is curious about what drives business performance, and wants to build a strong foundation in financial analysis and strategic decision-making. What You'll Do Analyze Business Performance: Evaluate financial and operational performance across products, categories, and business segments to identify key drivers of growth, profitability, and variance to expectations. Build Financial Models: Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models, including product- and SKU-level profitability analyses, P&Ls, and contribution margin assessments across the product release calendar. Evaluate Revenue Trends: Analyze revenue performance across major sports licenses, including Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Soccer, comparing results against budget and prior-year performance. Support Strategic Decision-Making: Conduct pricing, market, and secondary-market analyses to identify opportunities and inform commercial and financial strategies. Develop Reporting & Dashboards: Build interactive dashboards and analytical tools that enable the Strategic Finance team and business leadership to monitor performance and make data-driven decisions. Translate Data Into Insights: Synthesize complex financial and operational data into concise, actionable recommendations, including executive-ready presentations and summaries. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Finance, Commercial, Product, and Operations teams to understand business challenges, validate assumptions, and develop analytical solutions. Own a Summer Project: Lead an analytical project from initial problem definition through final recommendations, culminating in a presentation to Finance leadership at the end of the internship. What You Bring Required Qualifications Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related quantitative field, with an expected graduation date in 2028. Strong Excel skills and foundational knowledge of financial modeling, financial statements, and business performance analysis. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex data, identify patterns, and draw well-supported conclusions. Comfort navigating ambiguity, structuring open-ended questions, and developing an analytical approach without a predefined template. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality in financial analysis. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex findings into concise, actionable takeaways for different audiences. Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to ask thoughtful questions, and an interest in understanding the commercial drivers behind financial performance. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners while independently managing assigned responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with PowerPoint and developing presentations or executive-level summaries. Familiarity with SQL, Python, business intelligence tools, or dashboard development. Exposure to AI-powered analytical tools or an interest in applying emerging technologies to financial analysis. Previous internship experience or coursework involving financial modeling, business analytics, corporate finance, or strategic problem-solving. Interest in pursuing a career in strategic finance, investment banking, management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related analytical field. Interest in sports, trading cards, or collectibles is a plus, but not required. Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Los Angeles and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/ Los Angeles Salary Range $27 — $27 USD By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy. Fanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting, please do not respond and report it here .