Job Description:

Gersh has been a force in the entertainment industry since its founding in 1949. With a commitment to excellence and hands-on representation, Gersh - a full-service agency with over 300 staff, including more than 130 agents - has earned an unrivaled legacy in Hollywood. In 2023, an equity investment from Crestview Partners signaled a new era for the agency, beginning a global expansion plan.The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will analyze operational, commercial, strategic and financial datametrics in order to provide insightful analysis to drive management actions and initiatives and the planning process. In this role, you will manage business forecasting and budgets; perform financial analyses in line with corporate goals; and allocate capital to its most efficient place. The Manager of FP&A will become a trusted advisor to the supported unit.PLEASE NOTE: we do not use external search agencies.RESPONSIBILITIES:Engage business partners to create detailed financial plans and influence investment decisions.Own and build on current models to forecast financials and operational KPIs.Analyze performance, identify areas of risk and opportunity and make recommendations to finance and operations leadership for improvements.Lead and develop financial analysts.Participate in the development of the FP&A and finance departments' plans and programs; provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making.Consolidate the business units' forecastplans into the overall corporate reporting to build a composite view of the company.Assist accounting with month-end closing (allocations) and valuation, as required.Prepare and maintain financial models and tools; learn and master the budget forecast model, making enhancements for accuracy, relevance, changing business, changing markets, etc.Gather, manage and manipulate data from multiple sources for analysis; identify trends, extract insights and deliver actionable presentations of findings.Support an investment decisioning process to review business cases.Apply financial and economic concepts including financial modeling, economic analysis, cash flow (DCF), profitability, earnings, balance sheet, taxes, financial ratios and alignment to KPIs.Leverage analytical tools and methodologies including visualizations to present findings.Identify and solve complex data integrity issues and collaborate with stakeholders.Monitor and report on market changes including macroeconomics and peerscompetitors.Perform other ad hoc analyses.Identify opportunities to resolve finance issues.Prepare analyses, forward-looking financials and pro-forma financials for the investor community.Demonstrate appropriate understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.Collaborate on processes and projects while representing the goals of the finance group.Demonstrate finance, business and industry expertise; learn the strategy, drivers, metrics and data elements of the company.Establish credibility through respectful, thoughtful interactions, attention to detail, professional integrity, and excellent financial insight.Create, promote and sustain a high-performance culture; continuously raise the performance bar for the finance department.Identify opportunities for process improvement, team members or potentially leading the effort.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.MBA preferred.4-7 years of professional experience with a track record of increased responsibility.Expertise in MS Office Suite including advanced Excel and PowerPoint.Data management experience.Strong financial modeling & project management skills.Entertainment Industry experience is preferred.Experience with accounting principles, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis across the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Analytical and organizational skills.Flexible thinker.Ability to meet deadlines.PREFERRED CERTIFICATION(S):FPACCPASALARY:$125K - $140K