
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Little Dot Studios
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Own and lead the P&L forecasting process, including quarterly reforecasts, annual budgets, and long-range strategic plans, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear alignment with business objectives
- Drive deep P&L analysis across forecasting cycles, including budget vs. actuals and year-over-year performance, identifying key risks, opportunities, and underlying business drivers
- Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance and profitability at a project, client, and initiative level, translating results into actionable insights
- Lead the preparation of executive-level financial presentations and reporting materials, including monthly management accounts and performance review decks for senior leadership
- Produce high-impact ad hoc commercial, strategic, and investor-facing analyses for senior leadership, shareholders, and other key stakeholders
- Oversee and continuously improve monthly pacing, reporting, and forecasting tools to ensure timely, accurate, and decision-useful data
- Actively contribute to the enhancement of FP&A processes, systems, and automation initiatives, driving scalability, efficiency, and best practices across planning workflows
- Serve as a thought partner to FP&A leadership and senior executives on strategic initiatives, new business opportunities, and operational decision-making
- Mentor and support the development of junior team members, setting high standards for analytical rigor, communication, and execution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role
- Demonstrated expertise in complex financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools
- Experience with Microsoft VBA or other automation tools desirable but not required
- Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, revenue recognition, and performance measurement
- Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling insights for senior leadership
- Strong strategic mindset with sound commercial judgment and business acumen
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated leader with a growth mindset, capable of both executing independently and developing others
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
- Confident stakeholder partner with experience influencing and aligning cross-functional leaders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to craft concise, executive-level presentations
- Experience with Octopus PMI and Google Suite preferred but not required
- Prior experience in the media and entertainment industry preferred
- Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Stay healthy with a monthly health & wellness stipend and free access to counseling sessions
- Enjoy regular Happy Hours, treats and events with your team
- Plan ahead with a 401K retirement fund
- Support your family with medical, dental & vision insurance
- Invest in your growth both personally & professionally with our Learning & Development Program
- Work flexibly with our hybrid working environment, with access to co-working locations and monthly reimbursement for home tech expenses
- Take flex time off for vacations, family time, or mental health days
- Enjoy long summer weekends by working half days on Friday
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
P&L forecastingfinancial modelingforecastingscenario analysisfinancial analysisbudgetingperformance measurementfinancial statementsaccounting principlesrevenue recognition
Soft Skills
analytical rigorcommunicationstrategic mindsetcommercial judgmentbusiness acumenorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementleadershipmentoring
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Accounting