Financial Planning and Operations Manager

Location: Los Angeles, California
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $50 - 60 per hour

We are seeking a builder-minded Production Financial Planning & Operations Analyst to help transform how a high-volume creative organization manages its production finances.

This role sits at the intersection of production, finance, and operations, and is responsible for owning the systems, processes, and data that power financial planning across projects. You will replace manual, fragmented workflows with scalable, automated solutions that improve visibility, accuracy, and decision-making.

This is not a traditional FP&A role. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker and operator who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys structuring complex processes, and builds tools that enable teams to work more efficiently.
 
Responsibilities:

• Centralize and engineer a unified financial planning ecosystem to streamline fragmented workflows and reduce operational burdens for creative studio leadership.
• Develop sophisticated data structures, automated controls, and reporting dashboards using advanced tooling to ensure total data integrity and eliminate version control risks.
• Reconcile monthly campaign forecasts against actual expenditures cross-functionally to identify budget variances, mitigate financial risks, and surface actionable insights.
• Partner as a consultative ally across creative, procurement, and corporate finance teams to drive accountability, establish budget governance, and maintain a singular cohesive view of total investments. 

Qualifications:
Financial & Operational Expertise

• 4-6 years' experience in FP&A, business operations, or production finance.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and procurement lifecycle.

Systems & Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Airtable or similar tools.
• Dashboard/reporting experience (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Builder & Problem-Solver Mindset.
• Ability to turn manual processes into scalable systems.
• Strong process design and documentation skills.

Analytical Thinking

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.

Collaboration & Communication

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Clear communication of complex financial concepts.

Interest in Automation & Emerging Technology

• Experience or interest in automation and AI tools to improve workflows.
  
  

JOBID: 052026-133123
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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.