Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
UTA Ventures is the venture division of United Talent Agency.
About UTA Ventures
UTA Ventures seeks out, builds, and accelerates innovative businesses that change how people live, work, and play. It operates at the intersection of entertainment, commerce, and technology, partnering with talent to build companies, extend brand platforms, and expand into new categories. The division also invests in growing startups, including businesses in the creator economy, frontier technology, and the future of entertainment.
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About the Role
Serve as the lead financial business partner for corporate departments by partnering with department heads, monitoring budgets and expenses, leading annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting, preparing financial reporting, developing business intelligence tools, improving financial models, and supporting strategic projects and merger integrations.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a large global organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and financial modeling and reporting
- Ability to analyze substantial financial data and prepare reports, statements, and projections
- Financial management experience, including establishing policies and procedures
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with accounting and budget planning systems such as NetSuite and OneStream preferred
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Leadership and managerial capabilities
Responsibilities
- Establish cross-functional partnerships with department heads across the organization
- Communicate financial and operational performance to senior management
- Collaborate with corporate accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Develop and deploy business intelligence tools for ongoing analysis
- Lead the annual budget process and ongoing financial forecasting
- Prepare monthly departmental reporting on performance against budget and prior periods
- Perform ad hoc analyses and lead financial projects on strategic issues
- Ensure the accuracy of financial models and improve forecasting methods
- Assist with merger integration projects
Benefits
- The opportunity to work at a leading global entertainment company
- Access to tools, leadership, and resources to create and drive a center of excellence
- The opportunity to do the best work of your career
- Inclusive and diverse company culture
- Competitive programs to support well-being
- Collaborative environment with room to grow
