Title
Financial Analyst V
Client
Fortune 100 Technology Company
Location
Culver City, California
Schedule
Monday – Friday, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite, 2 Days WFH)
Type
Full-time, Ongoing W2, 5-Month Contract, New Role & Likely Extensions
Pay Rate
$75.33, with overtime pay and a half
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, No PTO but able to take off
Summary
Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst to support operational finance and budgeting initiatives within a fast-paced, entertainment-focused environment. This role sits at the intersection of finance, publicity, and production operations, supporting high-volume budgeting, reporting, and vendor management activities.
This position is well suited for a professional with experience in financial planning, purchase order management, and budget tracking, ideally within media, entertainment, publicity, or marketing environments. The Financial Analyst will collaborate cross-functionally to support financial workflows tied to events, communications, and talent-related initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Budget Management
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking across multiple projects and initiatives
- Analyze actuals vs. budget and provide variance reporting to ensure financial accuracy
- Support cost analysis and financial planning efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Purchase Orders & Invoice Management
- Develop and manage purchase orders and ensure accurate processing of invoices
- Track financial transactions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Support vendor setup and onboarding processes in partnership with procurement teams
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare reports to support financial visibility across projects and programs
- Monitor cost allocations and support financial decision-making through data insights
- Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements within financial workflows
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with teams including Finance, Legal, Procurement, and external vendors
- Support budget creation and contract-related financial analysis
- Contribute to efficient operational processes across cross-functional initiatives
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or purchase order management
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of purchase order and invoice management processes
- Experience working in entertainment, media, publicity, marketing, or similar industries
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience supporting publicity, talent relations, awards, or events-related financial operations
- Familiarity with vendor management and procurement processes
- Background working in global or large-scale operational environments
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