Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Games

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

18d • $88,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community. The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles. Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. Finance Manager, Games: The role is responsible for supporting and driving the financial operations of the organization, with a focus on strategic planning, cash forecasting, and budget management to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of games. This position involves developing cost-benefit analyses, preparing and presenting management reports, and providing financial insights to support departmental and leadership decision-making. Key responsibilities include building and reviewing financial models, analyzing business performance drivers, and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost improvements. This role will report to the Director of Finance, Games.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+years of professional FP&A experience.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting and process management with excellent references.
• Hands-on experience with creating and building complex financial models.
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Must possess expert-level Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple workloads, priorities, and deadlines with efficiency.
• Ambition and drive of a high performer, with ability to complete projects as expected, on time and on budget. Must show resiliency and a positive attitude.
• Ability and preference for working in a highly collaborative, matrixed organization across departments. Ability to build strong relationships and trust.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical people.
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience
• Resume

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in large-scale events, sports, or entertainment a plus.
• Experience overseeing construction, infrastructure, or capital project budgeting preferred.
• Experience with construction project management and change order management a plus.
• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare budgets for relevant departments with Sport & Games Delivery area as well as Games Logistics and Services area. Collaboratively drive processes, engaging with relevant business stakeholders.
• Read and understand relevant contractual agreements/financial commitments, maintaining a proactive outlook of the financial impacts of these agreements. Partner with relevant functional areas in the development of contracts, providing relevant financial input.
• Prepare and manage monthly analyses of actual results vs. budget, providing insight into both the source (‘what’) and nature (‘why’) of variances, with a viewpoint on anticipated future impact. Partner with business stakeholders to collaboratively assess results.
• Drive the ongoing maintenance of lifetime financial plans for assigned areas through detailed knowledge of financial models and coordination with operational owners to ensure that long-term plan values reflect the most current games plan.
• Develop, build and maintain new financial models associated with areas of responsibility, coordinating closely with operational stakeholders.
• Develop executive level presentations relevant to assigned functions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings or reduced risk.
• Prepare and deliver ad hoc projects and analyses as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees