Financial Analyst

Finance Consultant - Film Cash Planning

Los Angeles, CA

Pay: $52.00 - $56.00 per hour

Job Summar

yOur client is seeking a Finance Consultant to support cash planning, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis within a fast-paced finance organization. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining cash forecasting models, supporting treasury and financial planning activities, performing variance analysis, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate has strong financial modeling skills, advanced Excel expertise, and experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A)

.Job Responsibilitie

• sSupport cash planning activities, including long-range planning, annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and ad hoc financial analyses
• .Prepare and maintain company cash forecasting models
• .Develop and maintain rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts, including actual-to-forecast reconciliations and variance analysis
• .Partner with Accounting and Treasury teams to monitor and report weekly cash flow activity
• .Collaborate with business units to collect financial forecasts, actual results, and supporting explanations
• .Maintain financial planning models for multiple revenue streams and business operations
• .Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and streamline financial planning processes
• .Assist in managing financial risks and opportunities to support cash flow and profitability objectives
• .Prepare financial reports, presentations, and ad hoc analyses for leadership
• .Work collaboratively with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and cross-functional business teams
• .Perform other duties as assigned

.Job Requirement

• sMinimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning, finance, accounting, treasury, or a related finance environment
• .Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• .Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex data analysis
• .Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting principles
• .Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint preferred
• .Experience with Hyperion and Essbase preferred
• .Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• .Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• .Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels
• .Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• .Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• .Entertainment or media industry experience is preferred but not required

.Educatio

• nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

.Work Experienc

• eMinimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning, FP&A, accounting, treasury, or related finance functions
• .Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and financial analysis required
• .Entertainment or media industry experience preferred