Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job description

UTA seeks an experienced Director to join the Financial Planning and Analysis team in Beverly Hills. The Director will report to the Senior Vice President and serve as the lead financial business partner for our corporate departments. The Director will collaborate with leaders to optimize departmental performance in alignment with UTA’s strategic long-range plan, ensuring cost-efficient operations. The ideal candidate will monitor and analyze corporate budgets, expenses and capital expenditures and oversee the annual budget process and maintain ongoing financial forecasts. This encompasses evaluating projects, organizational design, and vendor relationships. The Director will also contribute to regular financial reporting for investors, senior management, and lenders. We’re looking for an experienced executive with a proven history in financial planning, budget management, and margin improvement through rigorous financial analysis. Strong attention to detail and diligence in reconciling monthly vendor-level actuals against budgets are essential. A zero-based budget mindset and the confidence to challenge spending proposals and underlying assumptions are critical. Furthermore, this Director will collaborate with Finance and Accounting to implement and enforce robust financial controls across the agency, particularly concerning budgets, payments, and cash management. This Beverly Hills-based role offers significant exposure to agency executives and leaders. The salary range for this role is $225,000 - $245,000 commensurate with experience and skills. What You Will Do - Establish cross-functional partnerships and collaborate with department heads across the organization - Communicate regularly with senior management, both in writing and verbally, to share information on financial and operational performance - Work closely with the corporate accounting team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting - Develop and deploy Business Intelligence tools to support ongoing analysis - Play a critical role in the construction of UTA’s annual budget and ongoing financial forecasts - Prepare monthly departmental reporting that enables business leaders across UTA to analyze performance relative to budget and prior periods - Perform ad-hoc analyses and lead financial projects that address key strategic issues at the Company - Ensure accuracy of financial models and develop new methods to improve the team’s forecasting ability - Assist with merger integration projects as needed What You Will Need - 7+ years of experience operating in a similar role, preferably within a large, global organization - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required - Previous experience with budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and financial modeling/reporting - Ability to analyze substantial amounts of financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections - Excellent communication skills; must be able to prepare high-quality presentation materials and explain complicated financial details and concepts - Financial management experience with ability to establish policies and procedures to support the organization - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint - Experience using and managing accounting and budget/planning systems (e.g., NetSuite, OneStream) preferred - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment - Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to collaborate closely with leaders across all UTA departments - Strong leadership skills and demonstrated managerial capabilities - Highly organized with strong attention to detail What You Will Get - The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies - Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence - The opportunity to do the best work of your career - Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture - Competitive programs to support your well-being - Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow About UTA UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich. For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/ UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers. https://www.unitedtalent.com/privacy-policy