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Guitar Center Music Foundation · 3 months ago

Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Westlake Village, CA, 91362, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Guitar Center Music Foundation is enhancing its financial planning and analysis capabilities to support enterprise technology and digital transformation initiatives. As the Senior Financial Analyst in Corporate FP&A, you will drive financial insight and operational excellence across the company's technology portfolio, partnering with leadership to improve forecasting and reporting processes.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain forward-looking financial models to support technology investments, resource planning, and cost optimization initiatives

Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights that inform strategic and tactical decision-making

Partner with IT and Finance leadership to improve forecast accuracy and implement scalable, best-in-class reporting processes

Lead financial analysis of technology-related spend (labor, systems, and vendor services) to ensure strong alignment between business objectives and financial plans

Support the development of new tools and automation that improve visibility into cost drivers and performance metrics

Drive annual planning, budgeting, and monthly forecasting cycles, promoting consistency and process efficiency

Contribute to month-end close activities, including variance analysis, journal entries, and data validation, ensuring accuracy and transparency

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on special projects that enhance financial visibility and organizational agility

Serve as a trusted financial advisor on new initiatives, vendor contracts, and capital projects

Qualification

Financial modelingForecasting accuracyFinancial analysisCost optimizationBudgetingAnalytical skillsCollaborationCommunication

Required