Financial Operations Analyst
We are seeking a highly analytical and diligent Lead Analyst, Finance Operations, to bridge the gap between media strategy and financial operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate budget management, financial alignment, and operational efficiency across media investments and finance systems.
We seek a candidate with a strong foundation in financial analysis and media operations. This person will guide cross-functional teams, refine processes, and uphold accountability in budget tracking and reconciliation. Join us to work on ambitious projects that will build the future of finance analytics!
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end budget reconciliation for paid media campaigns across all regions, ensuring accuracy and financial integrity
Perform monthly reconciliations of media spend, ensuring accurate financial coding and classification
Serve as the primary liaison between media and finance teams – ensuring media plans, flighting, and finance checkbooks remain in sync and aligned
Proactively communicate budget transfers, shifts, and incremental funding to all relevant collaborators
Collaborate closely with media teams to handle budget adjustments, including transfers, reallocations, and additional funding
Deliver consolidated reporting on media spend and pacing weekly, working with buyers to ensure pacing is on target
Establish and enforce financial controls to mitigate risks of over- or under-spending
Support PO processes and RTS (requisition-to-settlement) workflows
Manage and approve invoices related to each PO
Own the end-to-end quarterly fee accrual and true-up process, including holding fees, balancing actuals, and returning surplus funds to media teams in a timely manner
Continuously find opportunities to reduce friction, streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance cross-functional workflows using automated systems
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in finance operations, digital media, marketing, or a related field
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling and financial analysis
Strong understanding of media planning, buying, billing, and reconciliation processes
Experience managing budgets across multiple collaborators and platforms
Familiarity with data platforms such as Databricks is a plus
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to influence collaborators and drive cross-functional alignment
Preferred Attributes
Strategic problem solver with a hands-on approach to execution
Self-starter with the ability to independently prioritize various tasks
Strong collaborator who can effectively partner with finance, media, and agency teams
Passion for improving processes and driving operational excellence
This role will be based in Los Angeles, CA, San Jose, CA or San Francisco, CA
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Expected Pay Range:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $85,300 -- $186,200 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $128,600 - $186,200

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