solomon pageSanta Monica, CA
Director of Finance
$76-81/hr
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Director of Finance
solomon pageSanta Monica, CA
yesterday
$76-81/hr
Motion Picture and Video ProductionCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesOther Motion Picture and Video Industries
Apply for this role →Our client, a global entertainment company, is seeking a Director of Finance to partner closely with executive leadership and provide strategic financial oversight across multiple high-growth business units. This will be a fully onsite role working out of their office in Santa Monica and will serve as a key finance leader, driving planning, analysis, reporting, and business decision support in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Role Overview:
Please no corp-to-corp applicants or third-party agencies. Sub-contracted candidates or candidates that require immediate sponsorship cannot be considered.
Contract Role: 6 months
Pay: $76-81/hr W2 (No C2C or 1099)
Schedule: Fully Onsite M-F, standard 9AM to 5PM
Responsibilities:
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling processes to support business growth and strategic initiatives.
Deliver meaningful financial analysis and insights to senior leadership, helping guide investment decisions, business performance, and resource allocation.
Oversee monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and presentations for executive management and corporate finance stakeholders.
Evaluate and support new business opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and greenlight decisions through financial diligence and scenario analysis.
Monitor project and operating expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets, financial objectives, and company policies.
Serve as a key liaison between business units and corporate finance teams while supporting financial systems, process improvements, and ERP-related initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
6+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
Superb analytical and critical thinking skills
Prior experience working within the media, animation, or gaming industry
Strong understanding of industry-specific financial regulations and compliance standards
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience utilizing SAP Ariba or Oracle Fusion is preferred
Fluency is Spanish is a plus
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Level
Manager
Salary
$76-81/hr
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Occupation
Financial Managers
Industry
Motion Picture and Video Production
Posted
yesterday