Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Games

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LA28 is the independent, non‑profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co‑creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

The Finance Manager, Games is responsible for supporting and driving the financial operations of the organization, with a focus on strategic planning, cash forecasting, and budget management to ensure timely and cost‑effective delivery of games. The position involves developing cost‑benefit analyses, preparing and presenting management reports, and providing financial insights to support departmental and leadership decision‑making.

• Develop and prepare budgets for relevant departments with Sport & Games Delivery area as well as Games Logistics and Services area. Collaboratively drive processes, engaging with relevant business stakeholders.
• Read and understand relevant contractual agreements/financial commitments, maintaining a proactive outlook of the financial impacts of these agreements. Partner with relevant functional areas in the development of contracts, providing relevant financial input.
• Prepare and manage monthly analyses of actual results vs. budget, providing insight into both the source (‘what’) and nature (‘why’) of variances, with a viewpoint on anticipated future impact. Partner with business stakeholders to collaboratively assess results.
• Drive the ongoing maintenance of lifetime financial plans for assigned areas through detailed knowledge of financial models and coordination with operational owners to ensure that long‑term plan values reflect the most current games plan.
• Develop, build and maintain new financial models associated with areas of responsibility, coordinating closely with operational stakeholders.
• Develop executive level presentations relevant to assigned functions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings or reduced risk.
• Prepare and deliver ad‑hoc projects and analyses as directed.

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional FP&A experience.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting and process management with excellent references.
• Experience working in large‑scale events, sports, or entertainment a plus.
• Experience overseeing construction, infrastructure, or capital project budgeting preferred.
• Experience with construction project management and change order management a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with creating and building complex financial models.
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Must possess expert‑level Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to work on‑site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• Hours of work may…