Kyler Professional Search Looking for Senior Finance Manager at Los Angeles County, CA Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager, who will act a strategic business partner over two entities of a global international production company.

This is a hybrid role, and will be based out of Los Angeles, CA, and report into our Director of Commercial Finance. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in driving strategic financial planning, pricing, forecasting, and analysis activities to support the company’s global operations and growth initiatives.

What you will do:

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and refine the company’s financial strategy and long-term financial plan.
• Provide insights and recommendations on financial implications of business decisions to drive profitability and efficiency.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish financial goals and objectives.
• Lead the development of accurate and comprehensive financial forecasts, identifying key drivers and potential risks.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct thorough financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling, to support decision-making processes.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to management on key financial metrics and performance against targets.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and present timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with various departments, including Operations, Sales, and Marketing, to gather relevant data and insights for financial planning purposes.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure alignment between financial planning and actual results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; required
• MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.