Manager, FP&A

Cast & Crew Entertainment Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cast & Crew Entertainment Services, LLC is seeking a Manager, FP&A to drive planning, budgeting, and performance analysis across the organization. You will build and maintain complex financial models, partner with senior leaders, and deliver actionable insights using data analytics and AI-powered tools.

The role requires 5+ years in FP&A or related fields, a strong accounting/finance background, and advanced Excel skills to support strategic decisions in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• MBA, CPA, or other advanced professional certifications preferred.
• 5+ years FP&A or related experience.
• Proficiency with Oracle Cloud Reporting & Planning preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex financial modeling.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive financial analyses for internal and external reporting.
• Monitor business analytics with key metrics and trend analyses.
• Lead long-term forecasting and near-term budgeting processes.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for scenarios and evaluations.
• Utilize data analytics and AI-powered tools to derive insights.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to present financial insights.
• Drive improvements in forecasting, reporting, and planning processes.
• Identify risks and opportunities via variance analysis and scenario modeling.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Three-statement financial modeling

Forecasting & budgeting

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud Planning & Reporting

SQL

Job description

## Manager, FP&AApplylocations: United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100655**About Us**At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew### As a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, you will play a key role in driving financial planning, business performance management, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This position requires strong financial acumen, analytical expertise, and the ability to partner effectively with business leaders. The Manager will provide valuable insights to support strategic decision-making while leading planning processes and advancing the organization’s financial and operational objectives.**Core Responsibilities*** Prepare comprehensive financial analyses and materials for both internal and external reporting, demonstrating advanced technical skills.* Monitor and evaluate business analytics by preparing key business metrics, conducting trend analyses, and providing strategic recommendations.* Lead long-term forecasting and near-term budgeting processes, collaborating with senior management for financial planning.* Develop and maintain complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and aid in strategic evaluations.* Utilize advanced data analytics and AI-powered tools to identify trends and provide in-depth insights for business improvement.* Oversee data scrubbing and preparation processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.* Conduct in-depth profitability analysis to evaluate the performance of different business units and provide recommendations for improvement.* Serve as a trusted business partner to cross-functional leaders, including senior management, to present financial insights and analysis.* Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, reporting, and financial planning processes to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness.* Identify risks and opportunities through variance analysis, scenario modeling, and business performance assessments.**Key Qualifications*** An undergraduate degree is required. Degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fields are preferred.* MBA, CPA, or other advanced professional certifications are preferred.* A minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, management consulting, investment banking, or related fields.* Proficiency in using Oracle Cloud Reporting & Planning or similar Enterprise-level financial packages is preferred.* Advanced Excel skills, including Pivots, VLookup, IF statements, etc., are essential for complex financial modeling and analysis.* Strong understanding of three-statement financial modeling and financial planning processes.* Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.* Experience utilizing data analytics tools and techniques to drive business insights and decision-making.**What We Look For*** An intellectually curious and analytically rigorous approach to financial evaluations and strategic decision-making.* Ability to leverage modern technologies, including AI-powered tools, to improve productivity, enhance analyses, and develop sophisticated, model-driven solutions.* Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to broader organizational goals.* Ability to utilize data to uncover actionable, outcome-driven insights and recommendations.* Strong critical thinking skills to develop insightful financial analyses and provide valuable recommendations.* Ability to grasp the strategic big picture while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.* High energy with a strong work ethic and persistence to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Excellent communication and partnership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and present financial insights to senior leadership.**Special Work Conditions** * Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.#LI-EB1**Benefits**Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.**CA residents** Your personal information may be collected in connection with certain services provided by Cast & Crew or its affiliated companies. A summary of your California privacy rights can be found at: https://www.castandcrew.com/privacy-policy/Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. The compensation range for this position is: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year.