Insomniac - Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

THE ROLE

The Manager, FP&A will be responsible for providing dedicated analytical support and will be responsible for providing both high level and detailed analysis of departmental operational and financial performance. This is not a fully remote position and will require you to travel periodically to be onsite for our events working directly with producers. This is a hybrid position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting

Manage all aspects of project accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, actuals, and variance analysis as it relates to assigned events

Prepare final settlements of events, including settlement of department costs, venue settlements, event labor and record estimates and actuals

Collaborate with Finance Director to complete annual budget and monthly and quarterly forecast packages

Perform ad-hoc analysis to improve broader forecast accuracy

Compliance

• Audit all co-promoter and venue settlements for inclusion in overall event settlement

Help drive timely collection of revenue receipts and cost reimbursements

Ensure adherence to established corporate policies and procedures

Maintain adequate support for all project transactions and provide audit backup as needed

Review and approve invoices to ensure accuracy, proper project coding and allocations

Apply appropriate accounting policies and procedures and facilitate training and communication across internal and external partners

Ensure accounting system (Oracle) and event-budgeting systems are reconciled and explains variances

Partnership / Collaboration

Facilitate regular meetings with management and production / operations staff to review project status

Partner with production / operations teams on a day-to-day basis to drive accurate, complete and timely cost reporting, protecting and managing show assets and supporting a successful event

Communicate project overruns with the production / operations teams and management in a timely manner

Partner with procurement, marketing and production / operations teams to improve contribution margins

Support in recruiting, onboarding, and training various team members

Assist with special projects as assigned, including new initiatives implementation

Train and provide support in onboarding team members, clients, vendors and partners when needed

All other projects and initiatives as identified

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required

7+ years of related financial experience. Entertainment industry preferred

Strong analytical skills and financial acumen including experience building financial models and reports, working with data, managing forecasting and budgeting processes

Experience in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes within a large public company

Professional demeanor and very strong communication skills

Advanced technical skills, including Excel and ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP and add on reporting software

Exhibit exceptional critical-thinking and problem-solving ability

Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Periodic travel is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event locations

Must be able to work in open concept office space

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.