MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS at Little Dot Studios

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Scenario Analysis, Excel, VBA, Financial Statements Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Strategic Planning, Commercial Judgment, Stakeholder Management, Executive Communication, Problem-Solving, Detail-Oriented, Process Improvement, Mentoring

Industry

Media Production

Description

MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS We Realize Potential in Your Story We are a multi-platform production company, social media agency, and digital media network who are currently on a quest to find a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance & Commercial Planning team - Is this your next opportunity? The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will play a critical leadership role in driving financial insight, planning rigor, and strategic decision-making across the business. This role owns core forecasting and reporting processes, partners closely with senior leaders across the organization, and leads the development of financial models and analyses that inform both near-term performance and long-term growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on FP&A leader who combines strong analytical capabilities with clear executive communication, sound business judgment, and the ability to mentor and develop others. PERKS OF THE JOB 🍏 Stay healthy with a monthly health & wellness stipend and free access to counseling sessions 🍻 Enjoy regular Happy Hours, treats and events with your team ⏱ Plan ahead with a 401K retirement fund 🌳 Support your family with medical, dental & vision insurance 📚 Invest in your growth both personally & professionally with our Learning & Development Program 🏡 Work flexibly with our hybrid working environment, with access to co-working locations and monthly reimbursement for home tech expenses ✈️ Take flex time off for vacations, family time, or mental health days 🌞 Enjoy long summer weekends by working half days on Friday HOW YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME Own and lead the P&L forecasting process, including quarterly reforecasts, annual budgets, and long-range strategic plans, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear alignment with business objectives Drive deep P&L analysis across forecasting cycles, including budget vs. actuals and year-over-year performance, identifying key risks, opportunities, and underlying business drivers Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance and profitability at a project, client, and initiative level, translating results into actionable insights Lead the preparation of executive-level financial presentations and reporting materials, including monthly management accounts and performance review decks for senior leadership Produce high-impact ad hoc commercial, strategic, and investor-facing analyses for senior leadership, shareholders, and other key stakeholders Oversee and continuously improve monthly pacing, reporting, and forecasting tools to ensure timely, accurate, and decision-useful data Actively contribute to the enhancement of FP&A processes, systems, and automation initiatives, driving scalability, efficiency, and best practices across planning workflows Serve as a thought partner to FP&A leadership and senior executives on strategic initiatives, new business opportunities, and operational decision-making Mentor and support the development of junior team members, setting high standards for analytical rigor, communication, and execution WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED Skills matter, experience is useful, attitude is everything. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related analytical role Demonstrated expertise in complex financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools Experience with Microsoft VBA or other automation tools desirable but not required Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, revenue recognition, and performance measurement Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling insights for senior leadership Strong strategic mindset with sound commercial judgment and business acumen Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated leader with a growth mindset, capable of both executing independently and developing others Exceptional problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions Confident stakeholder partner with experience influencing and aligning cross-functional leaders Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to craft concise, executive-level presentations Experience with Octopus PMI and Google Suite preferred but not required Prior experience in the media and entertainment industry preferred Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. LITTLE DOT, BIG IMPACT We’re probably the biggest studio you didn’t know was fueling your favorite content. We’ve been one of the top dogs in the digital content space since 2013 (some would say, before its potential was even fully realized). We're proud to work with some of the hottest TV and movie studios, distributors, rights holders, sports federations and brands in the business. WE ARE COMMITTED Little Dot Studios is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, registered domestic partner status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please inform LDS if you need assistance to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. LDS will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Not accepting submissions from search firms or recruiters. Learn more about us, our values and our commitments please visit our website www.littledotstudios.com for more information.

Responsibilities

This role owns core forecasting and reporting processes, including P&L forecasting, budgeting, and long-range strategic plans, while driving deep P&L analysis to identify risks and opportunities. The manager will also partner with business leaders to evaluate profitability and prepare executive-level financial presentations and ad hoc analyses.