Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis:

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis will support LA28's financial operations with a focus on strategic planning, cash forecasting, variance analysis, and helping ensure the Games are delivered on time and on budget.  This role will develop cost-benefit analyses, build and present financial models and management reports, and analyze key business drivers to support data-driven decision making.  The Manager, Financial Planning and Budgeting will work closely with department leaders to optimize financial performance and report directly to the Director of Finance, Games.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare budgets in support of Venue Infrastructure, Energy, Sport, Security, and other games functions.  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.  

 

Background & Qualifications:

 

• Minimum of 5+years of professional FP&A experience  

• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting and process management with excellent references.  

• Experience working in large-scale events, sports, or entertainment a plus. 

• Experience overseeing construction, energy, or capital projects a plus. 

• 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  

Position Requirements:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• Based on-site in our Los Angeles office, working in an open office environment and potentially at venue sites, 4-5 days per week 

• Sitting/Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a desk or computer. 

• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in typing and using office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones. 

Education:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in finance or accounting 

• MBA preferred

 

Expectations:

• 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.

 

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

 

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.