Finance Manager

Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group); Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 133,627 - 136,382; Full time

Job summary

Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group) is seeking a Manager, Distribution FP&A in Culver City, California, to lead financial planning and analysis for their global distribution team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to manage complex forecasting processes.

This role also involves oversight of financial consolidations and collaborating with stakeholders to drive operational excellence. A background in the entertainment industry is preferred. The position is full-time with competitive hourly pay rates between $97 and $99.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Strong experience with financial statements and budgeting.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A consolidation team and ensure strategic alignment.
• Oversee financial forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans.
• Develop executive-level reports and presentations.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses to identify trends.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Contract Duration: Through October 30, 2026

Pay Rate: $97–99/hour

About the Company

Our client is a leading global entertainment organization that develops, produces, and distributes premium film, television, and digital content to audiences worldwide. With a broad portfolio spanning television distribution, home entertainment, and media operations, the company is recognized for delivering world-class entertainment experiences across multiple platforms and international markets.

Position Overview

The Manager, Distribution FP&A is a key member of the Worldwide Distribution Finance team, responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis across multiple distribution business lines, including Television Distribution and Home Entertainment. This role oversees financial consolidations, reporting, forecasting processes, and business performance analyses while partnering with global stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling capabilities, experience managing complex forecasting processes, and the ability to transform data into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the FP&A consolidation team, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment across financial planning and forecasting activities.
• Oversee the consolidation and analysis of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range strategic plans.
• Review forecast submissions, analyze variances, and collaborate with global finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Develop executive-level forecast presentations, reporting packages, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Coordinate and consolidate Net Cost Allocation reporting and variance analysis.
• Manage the forecasting cycle and serve as a key liaison among finance, operations, sales planning, regional teams, and executive leadership.
• Monitor monthly financial results and evaluate performance against forecast expectations.
• Develop and enhance global reporting tools, dashboards, and presentations that provide actionable insights for leadership.
• Conduct detailed financial and operational analyses to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and business drivers.
• Partner with Global FP&A, IT, and regional teams to streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities, and drive operational efficiencies.
• Maintain and enhance FP&A systems, reporting hierarchies, data integrity, and version control processes.
• Support enterprise forecasting initiatives and coordinate planning activities across central and regional teams.
• Assist with bi‑weekly planning and forecasting processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related analytical discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or related fields.
• Strong experience with financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and large-scale data analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and lead cross‑functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Entertainment, Media, Television Distribution, or related industries.
• MBA and/or CPA designation.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and analytics tools.
• Background in:
• Automating and transforming manual finance processes.
• Developing complex forecasting and financial models.
• Performing advanced data analytics and business performance analysis.