Media Budget Operations Manager

Solomon Page; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

commuter benefits (freelancers)

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Media Budget Operations Manager for a top entertainment company in Los Angeles, CA. This freelance role is fully onsite M-F and runs until July 2027 with potential for extension. The role can be based in Burbank or NYC offices.

The candidate should have 4–5+ years in financial planning & analysis, be highly analytical, and skilled in Excel and Google Sheets to manage large datasets and forecast expenses. Strong communication across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field required.
• 4–5+ years experience in financial planning & analysis or FP&A.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proven track record in financial analysis and invoice reporting.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and track marketing department expenses to support strategic decisions.
• Coordinate with media channel owners, creative teams, and internal partners to gather expense data.
• Prepare expense and forecast documents for senior leadership and Finance teams.
• Develop and optimize budgeting processes that consolidate large data sets.
• Track expenses and invoices to update marketing budgets.
• Assist with expense reconciliation for month/quarterly periods and ensure timely reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Invoice reporting

Cross-team collaboration

Excel

Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance or related

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Job description

We are hiring a Media Budget Operations Manager to join a top entertainment company in Los Angeles, CA. This freelance role will run until July 2027 with potential to extend and will be fully onsite M-F. (This person can be based in their Burbank or their NYC office)

• Pay Rate: $55.50/HR

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for financial forecasting and invoice tracking for the marketing department to support strategic decision-making leading the consolidation of monthly expense forecasting documents.
• Liaise with media channel owners, creative team, and key internal marketing partners to gather expense information.
• Prepare expense and forecast documents for senior leadership as well as the Finance teams to identify potential changes in our budget.
• Develop and optimize budgeting processes that consolidate large data sets.
• Track expenses and invoices to update marketing budget accordingly.
• Assist with expense reconciliation for month/quarter and ensure marketing costs reports are submitted timely.
• Develop new tracking and reporting templates; helping to prepare tools and processes for future planning and analysis.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree, background in business or accounting/finance or similar
• 4-5+ years' experience working in financial planning & analysis
• Be highly analytical and have a passion for numbers
• Candidates will have a proven track record of superior financial analysis and invoice reporting skills
• This person must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to work with multiple teams
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a challenging, fast-paced environment of multiple priorities
• Advanced usage of Google Sheets and Excel to maintain large spreadsheets and trackers
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with keen attention to detail

You might also have:

• Proficiency in SQL to run queries in pulling expense data from backend tables
• Experience in digital subscription services and/or e-commerce
• Understanding and experience with expense softwares
• Strong interest in entertainment content, sports and live events

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.