LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games · 1 month ago
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Games
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expLA28 is the independent, non-profit organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The role is responsible for supporting and driving the financial operations of the organization, focusing on strategic planning, cash forecasting, and budget management to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of games.
Sports
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
Qualification
Required
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 work on-site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA
The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment
Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods
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
Preferred
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
Company
LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathy Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Karen Sturges
CFO
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