FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Six Spoke Media; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Spoke Media is looking for a Finance and Operations Coordinator in Los Angeles to analyze financial issues and provide strategic advice. You will track reports, identify customer needs, and develop improvement plans while assisting various departments.

The ideal candidate should have over three years of experience in similar roles, a degree in finance or economics, and strong analytical skills. Familiarity with tools such as Oracle and Salesforce is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Financial Coordinator, Specialist, Analyst or relevant role.
• Familiarity with finance and statistical analysis software.
• Understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze financial reports to identify areas for improvement.
• Identify customer needs through surveys and feedback analysis.
• Develop improvement plans to align operations with customer satisfaction.
• Assist departments in implementing changes effectively.

Skills

Microsoft Word Office Suite

Quantitative and analytical skills

Team building ability

Education

BS or Masters’ degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

Oracle

Salesforce

HTML

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a responsible Finance and Operations Coordinator to analyze and offer advice for all of our financial issues.

A successful Finance and Operations Coordinator in our company uses financial management knowledge to perform cost analyses, prepare budget reports and evaluate current accounting trends. You should also advise our senior management team on potential acquisitions and strategic decisions in alignment with business objectives and legislation.

Ultimately, you should recommend, design and monitor short‑term and long‑term investment strategies for our company. The basic duties of a Finance and Operations Coordinator are to manage the flow of a workplace and optimize day‑to‑day activities. The role involves tasks like analyzing business operations and identifying customer needs in order to bring the two closer together. Operations Specialists are detail‑oriented people with the ability to look at the bigger picture.

Finance and Operations Coordinators typically have a high level of job satisfaction due to the integral role they play in the success of the company and the satisfaction of the customers. The job outlook remains positive as the employment opportunities for Operations Coordinators are expected to continue to grow.

1. Track and Analyze Reports: In order to determine where improvements can be made in business procedures, the Finance and Operations Coordinator is responsible for tracking and analyzing important reports. Examples of such reports are budgets, operation activity, and department metrics. The Finance and Operations Coordinator will use them to determine trends and variances and identify areas in which positive changes can be made.
2. Identify Customer Needs: In order to create an accurate depiction of business objectives, it is essential that a Finance and Operations Coordinator identifies the needs of the customer. They can achieve this by observing the consumers, collecting surveys and then analyzing customer feedback.
3. Develop Improvement Plan: Once reports have been analyzed and customers’ needs have been determined, the Finance and Operations Coordinator can take the next step of developing an improvement plan. The goal of this plan is to align efficient business operations with customer satisfaction. This plan can include things like updating computer software, implementing a new Web presence and adjusting customer service protocol.
4. Assist Departments with Change: Once the Finance and Operations Coordinator has decided on the most beneficial course of action, they must decide the role that each different company department must play. It is up to them to communicate to each segment what is expected of them, and how the changes will affect their current roles. The Finance and Operations Coordinator serves as the liaison between all departments to achieve a cohesive end result.
5. Operations Specialist Skills: Finance and Operations Coordinators are very analytical in their thought processes, always using data to determine how adjustments and changes may affect the big picture. While they are able to focus on the long‑term result, as Operations Specialists they are also able to narrow the scope enough to see what can be done today to get there.

Core Skills

• Skills with use of Microsoft Word Office Suite, such as Word and Excel
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Collaborative worker and team building ability

Advanced Skills

• Experience with advanced computer systems such as Oracle, Salesforce, HTML
• Able to work under a flexible schedule
• Knowledge of content management systems

Qualifications

3+ years as a Financial Coordinator, Financial Specialist, Financial Analyst or relevant role

BS or Masters’ degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Familiarity with finance and statistical analysis software

Understanding of financial and accounting principles

An ability to analyze market trends and provide data‑based advice

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

An ability to present and explain investment information and financial plans

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and change priorities on a dime

Proven ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy

Strong sense of integrity and discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately

Excellent organizational skills