Our client, a leading entertainment studio, is seeking an experienced IT Finance Consultant through Robert Half Management Resources for a 3-month hybrid engagement in Los Angeles, with three days per week onsite. In this position, you will play a key role in streamlining financial processes and delivering strategic insights to support technology initiatives across the organization. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and a background in IT finance management within the entertainment, media, or technology industries.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, organize and document the current development expenditures, providing detailed visibility into project, product, and cost elements such as labor, vendor services, and cloud-related expenses.

• Develop and implement a robust cost tracking system tailored to the operational needs of the studio, ensuring precise financial oversight at the project level.

• Create and refine investment analysis tools to guide strategic planning, prioritization, and funding decisions for technology initiatives.

• Build dynamic forecasting models connected to engineering plans, ensuring usability and long-term adaptability for team-wide adoption.

• Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to align financial tracking processes with the planning and execution of engineering projects.

• Establish and document standardized procedures, templates, and governance frameworks for ongoing spend tracking, reporting, and decision-making.

• Deliver comprehensive documentation for models, tools, and processes, facilitating seamless handoff and sustainable use by internal teams.

• Provide actionable insights to enhance visibility, accountability, and informed decision-making across technology-driven financial operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT financial management within entertainment, media, or technology industries.

• Advanced skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and cost analysis.

• Proven ability to design scalable frameworks for cost tracking and return on investment (ROI) analysis.

• Expertise in key financial tools and techniques, including KPI reporting and Excel formulas.

• Strong documentation and knowledge transfer capabilities to ensure long-term adoption of financial processes.

• Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with technology and engineering teams.

• Demonstrated success in delivering clear, actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

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