Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

UTA seeks a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis to join as a critical
Finance team member with exposure to the CFO and other senior management.
Primary responsibilities include supporting the execution of the annual budget, quarterly
reforecasts, and monthly financial reporting, with an emphasis on variance analysis.
The role will also be responsible for developing and monitoring key business
performance metrics related to revenue, operating expenses, and capital spending,
among other areas, to help facilitate financial and strategic decision-making throughout
the organization. Other responsibilities include supporting ad hoc analysis and project
work within tight deadlines.

We are looking for someone who is analytically rigorous, intellectually curious, and
proactive. The successful candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and the
ability to think creatively and independently.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience
and skills.

What You Will Do

• Prepare monthly P&Ls and dashboards with actual vs. budget and prior year metrics for each Division/Department
• Research variances including actual vs. budget and actual vs. prior year
• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets by gathering and analyzing information and projecting costs
• Project revenue by analyzing booking report data and working closely with divisional key contacts
• Create financial models to help with analysis and consolidation
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly reforecasts
• Prepare monthly departmental expense reports including comparisons to budget and prior year
• Respond to senior management questions by researching and analyzing data
• Provide management reports and analysis as requested
• Assist on special projects that address key strategic issues at the Company
• Communicate issues to management both in writing and verbally
• Support system or process improvement projects
• Assist with merger integration projects, as needed

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or other quantitative field required
• Minimum 3+ years of prior experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Consulting, or Investment Banking, entertainment industry preferred but not required
• Strong analytical skills required
• Detailed oriented
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the organization
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus
• Experience in using and managing ERP and Planning systems preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA
UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world's most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA's business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world's biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.
 

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/
 

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

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