Manager, FP&A

United Talent Agency
UTA Location, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with FP&A experience in the entertainment industry and advanced Excel skills will find this strategic financial leadership role.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of FP&A experience in large organizations, especially entertainment, are ideal.
    — “5+ years of experience operating in a similar role, preferably within a large, global organization”
  • Professionals with prior experience in financial modeling and budgeting will align well with the role's expectations.
    — “Previous experience with budgeting, forecasting, analysis and financial modeling/reporting”
  • Individuals who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership are well-suited for this role.
    — “Create and prepare comprehensive reporting for leadership to support strategic objectives”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a significant commitment to accuracy in financial forecasting and reporting.
    — “Ensure accuracy of financial forecasting models”
  • The position demands a high level of cross-functional collaboration, which may require navigating diverse teams.
    — “Establish cross-functional partnerships and collaborate with individuals across the organization”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to create financial models and analyze performance data for decision-making.
    — “Create financial models to help with analysis and consolidation”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to provide strategic financial insights through management reports and ad-hoc projects.
    — “Provide management reports and analysis as requested”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • creating comprehensive reporting
  • managing monthly reporting
  • preparing financial models
Typical background
5+ years experience in FP&A

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial PlanningBudget ManagementFinancial Performance AnalysisForecasting

Preferred

System ImprovementSpecial Projects

Stack & domain

Financial PlanningBudget ManagementFinancial ModelingLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingFinanceOperations

About the role

Original posting from United Talent Agency via Ashby

UTA seeks an experienced Manager, FP&A, to join the Creators team. The candidate will be responsible for reporting financial information and providing analysis to support overall strategy. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, seasoned professional with a demonstrated track record of leading financial planning, budget management, and overall financial performance. This position is based in Los Angeles, California.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

  • Create and prepare comprehensive reporting for leadership to support strategic objectives
  • Establish cross-functional partnerships and collaborate with individuals across the organization
  • Create regular reports for various departments to provide insight into performance and budget
  • Manage the coordination and review of monthly reporting including variance analysis against budget and prior year
  • Ensure accuracy of financial forecasting models. Provide relevant data and analysis for ad-hoc financial projects
  • Prepare monthly P&Ls and dashboards with actual vs. budget and prior year metrics for department
  • Prepare monthly departmental expense reports including comparisons to budget and prior year
  • Research variances including actual vs. budget and actual vs. prior year
  • Project revenue by analyzing booking report data and working closely with divisional key contacts
  • Create financial models to help with analysis and consolidation
  • Provide management reports and analysis as requested
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets by gathering and analyzing information and projecting costs
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly reforecasts
  • Assist on special projects that address key strategic issues at the Company
  • Respond to senior management questions by researching and analyzing data
  • Support system or process improvement projects

What You Will Need

  • 5+ years of experience operating in a similar role, preferably within a large, global organization
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field
  • Previous experience with budgeting, forecasting, analysis and financial modeling/reporting
  • Financial management experience with the ability to establish policies and procedures to support the organization
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with NetSuite and OneStream preferred
  • Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
  • Effective at presenting information and responding to concerns from management
  • Prior experience within the Creator space preferred

What You Will Get

  • The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a 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 programs to support your well-being
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

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

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Source: United Talent Agency careers (Ashby)

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