Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

UTA seeks a 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.

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 1 year of prior experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Consulting, or Investment Banking, entertainment industry preferred but not required
• Strong analytical skills required
• Experience with Python, SQL or VBA preferred
• 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