Admnistrative Manager , Isd - Financial Planning & Analysis; Fp&A Manager

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

Applications will be accepted from November 24, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the Service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

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The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 in response to AB 2561 (McKinnor), which requires the County to report on high vacancy rates and recruitment efforts. This action supports a Countywide strategy to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services. We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support.

If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.

The Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Manager 12, ISD (Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A Manager) vacancy related to this effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Manager 12, ISD (Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A Manager).

• Lead Financial Planning and Analysis Operations: Oversee the development of long-range financial forecasts, scenario analyses, and predictive models that inform strategic priorities, resource allocation, and rate development.
• Drive Financial Transformation and Continuous Improvement: Lead modernization of financial systems, processes, and tools that enable real-time data, improved forecasting, and transparent performance reporting.
• Lead and Develop FP&A Staff: Direct and mentor FP&A team members to ensure high-quality analysis, effective business partnering, and professional development.
• Foster a Culture of Innovation and Insight: Champion modern FP&A practices, such as predictive forecasting, rolling budgets, and business intelligence integration, to enable agility and data-driven decision making.
• Optimize Budgeting and Forecasting Processes: Continuously improve financial planning methodologies, standardize templates and assumptions, and ensure timely, accurate submission of financial exercises and rate models.
• Partner with Leadership and Business Units: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Departmental Finance Manager and senior leaders, translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations that drive operational performance and fiscal responsibility.
• Integrate Business Planning Across Functions: Establish an integrated planning process that aligns financial, operational, and workforce strategies to support department-wide business goals and service outcomes.

Four years of experience managing or assisting in the management of an organization, including directing budget, personnel, fiscal, and other administrative functions;
OR two years of experience at the level of Administrative Manager 10, ISD
* or higher.

You must meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

* Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Administrative Manager 10, ISD is defined as assists in the administration of a Division within the Internal Services Department by developing, implementing, and supervising various programs and activities.

A valid California Class

C. Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class II - Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pount limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a blend of strategic leadership, financial acumen, and collaborative influence. Desirable qualifications include:

• Expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and cost modeling, including experience developing cost recovery models, service rates, and long-range financial plans.
• Strong command of budget strategy, performance metrics, and operational analytics, with the ability to connect financial data to business outcomes.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional financial planning processes that integrate Finance, HR, and Data insights.
• Advanced data visualization and storytelling skills, with experience using…