Finance Manager

Phyton Talent Advisors; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Phyton Talent Advisors in the United States is seeking a Finance Manager in Los Angeles to work with industry leaders, client teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate financial performance and deliver data-driven insights.

You will design Power BI dashboards, build financial models, and lead strategic initiatives while translating complex data into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of analytical experience in finance or a related professional services environment.
• At least 2 years of leading projects or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong financial modeling and reporting capabilities.
• Experience interpreting analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Business Objects and IT systems.
• Power BI experience including dashboards, data visualization, and insights.
• Strong knowledge of market research resources and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated project management and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused or stakeholder-facing experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Partner with industry group leaders and client teams to assess financial performance and trends.
• Collaborate to develop strategic business plans supporting financial objectives.
• Design and develop Power BI dashboards and data visualizations for executives.
• Apply data storytelling to communicate trends, opportunities, risks, and recommendations.
• Lead finance-related projects and strategic initiatives from development to implementation.
• Conduct market and competitive research on industries, geographies, and opportunities.
• Develop financial models, reporting tools, and analytic frameworks to identify trends.
• Formulate data-driven recommendations to support performance and growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address business needs and innovate financially.
• Handle highly sensitive, confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Power BI

Financial modeling

Financial reporting

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Economics / Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Business Objects

Job description

The Finance Manager will work closely with industry group leaders, client teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, develop strategic recommendations, and deliver data-driven solutions. This position is ideal for a finance professional who combines strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful business insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with industry group leaders and select client teams to assess current financial performance, identify trends, and compare results against historical performance and future goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic business plans and recommendations that support established financial and operational objectives.
• Design and develop Power BI dashboards and data visualizations that translate complex financial analyses into clear, compelling insights for senior decision-makers.
• Apply data storytelling techniques to communicate trends, opportunities, risks, and recommendations effectively.
• Lead and manage finance-related projects and strategic initiatives from development through implementation.
• Conduct market and competitive research, including analysis of industries, geographies, market trends, and relevant business opportunities.
• Develop financial models, reporting tools, and analytical frameworks to identify performance trends, business challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Formulate data-driven recommendations and strategies to support financial performance and business growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address business needs and implement innovative financial solutions.
• Handle highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of analytical experience in finance or a related professional services environment.
• At least 2 years of experience leading projects, strategic initiatives, or cross-functional business initiatives.
• Strong financial modeling and financial reporting capabilities.
• Experience developing and interpreting financial analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Business Objects and other financial or information technology systems.
• Experience with Power BI, including dashboard development, data visualization, and communicating financial insights, is highly relevant.
• Strong knowledge of market research resources and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Previous experience in a customer-focused or stakeholder-facing position.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive business information.