Director of Finance

Solomon Page; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page seeks a Director of Finance for an onsite Santa Monica role, partnering with executives to provide strategic financial oversight across high-growth units. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with rigorous financial modeling and scenario analysis.

You will deliver analyses to guide investments, oversee monthly reporting, and support ERP initiatives while coordinating with corporate finance. Requires 6+ years of leadership, MBA/CPA preferred, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 6+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Superb analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience in media, animation, or gaming industry is a plus
• Strong understanding of industry-specific financial regulations and compliance standards
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience utilizing SAP Ariba or Oracle Fusion is preferred
• Spanish language skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling processes to support growth and strategic initiatives.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and insights to senior leadership to guide investments, performance, and resource allocation.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and presentations for executive management and corporate finance stakeholders.
• Evaluate and support new business opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and greenlight decisions through financial diligence and scenario analysis.
• Monitor project and operating expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets and financial objectives.
• Serve as liaison between business units and corporate finance while supporting ERP-related initiatives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Executive reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP Ariba

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Our client, a global entertainment company, is seeking a Director of Finance to partner closely with executive leadership and provide strategic financial oversight across multiple high-growth business units. This will be a fully onsite role working out of their office in Santa Monica and will serve as a key finance leader, driving planning, analysis, reporting, and business decision support in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Role Overview

• Please no corp-to-corp applicants or third-party agencies. Sub-contracted candidates or candidates that require immediate sponsorship cannot be considered.
• Contract Role: 6 months
• Pay: $76-81/hr W2 (No C2C or 1099)
• Schedule: Fully Onsite M-F, standard 9AM to 5PM

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling processes to support business growth and strategic initiatives.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and insights to senior leadership, helping guide investment decisions, business performance, and resource allocation.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and presentations for executive management and corporate finance stakeholders.
• Evaluate and support new business opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and greenlight decisions through financial diligence and scenario analysis.
• Monitor project and operating expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets, financial objectives, and company policies.
• Serve as a key liaison between business units and corporate finance teams while supporting financial systems, process improvements, and ERP-related initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 6+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Superb analytical and critical thinking skills
• Prior experience working within the media, animation, or gaming industry
• Strong understanding of industry-specific financial regulations and compliance standards
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience utilizing SAP Ariba or Oracle Fusion is preferred
• Fluency is Spanish is a plus