Financial Analyst V

 Title
Financial Analyst V

Client
Fortune 100 Technology Company

Location
Culver City, California

Schedule
Monday – Friday, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite, 2 Days WFH)

Type
Full-time, Ongoing W2, 5-Month Contract, New Role & Likely Extensions

Pay Rate
$75.33, with overtime pay and a half

Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, No PTO but able to take off

Summary
Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst to support operational finance and budgeting initiatives within a fast-paced, entertainment-focused environment. This role sits at the intersection of finance, publicity, and production operations, supporting high-volume budgeting, reporting, and vendor management activities.

This position is well suited for a professional with experience in financial planning, purchase order management, and budget tracking, ideally within media, entertainment, publicity, or marketing environments. The Financial Analyst will collaborate cross-functionally to support financial workflows tied to events, communications, and talent-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budget Management

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking across multiple projects and initiatives
• Analyze actuals vs. budget and provide variance reporting to ensure financial accuracy
• Support cost analysis and financial planning efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Purchase Orders & Invoice Management

• Develop and manage purchase orders and ensure accurate processing of invoices
• Track financial transactions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support vendor setup and onboarding processes in partnership with procurement teams

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare reports to support financial visibility across projects and programs
• Monitor cost allocations and support financial decision-making through data insights
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements within financial workflows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with teams including Finance, Legal, Procurement, and external vendors
• Support budget creation and contract-related financial analysis
• Contribute to efficient operational processes across cross-functional initiatives

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or purchase order management

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of purchase order and invoice management processes
• Experience working in entertainment, media, publicity, marketing, or similar industries
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting publicity, talent relations, awards, or events-related financial operations
• Familiarity with vendor management and procurement processes 
• Background working in global or large-scale operational environments

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