Danny Wimmer Presents
Financial Analyst, COGS & OPEX
Danny Wimmer Presents, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Financial Analyst, COGS & OPEX – Danny Wimmer Presents
At Danny Wimmer Presents, we don’t just put on festivals — we create unforgettable experiences where music, fans, and brands come together in epic ways! We’re looking for a Financial Analyst who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment, can meet urgent deadlines, and shines under pressure. Passion for music is essential, and we offer long‑term growth opportunities for individuals willing to learn from the ground up.
Compensation
Base pay range: $90,000 – $115,000 per year; actual pay based on skills and experience.
Pay includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
Employment Details
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid working schedule)
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance; Industry: Entertainment Providers
Key Responsibilities
Partner with festival producers, department heads, and the FP&A team to analyze festival costs in real time.
Build and maintain detailed, bottom‑up budgets across all production categories (talent, site ops, security, hospitality, travel).
Review vendor contracts, bids, and settlements to ensure cost accuracy and identify savings opportunities.
Conduct detailed variance analysis between budget, forecast, and actuals for each festival.
Collaborate with corporate FP&A to support the annual festival budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts.
Prepare and distribute weekly cost reports and budget‑vs‑actual summaries for department heads.
Maintain historical cost databases and trend reports to improve predictability and future budgeting accuracy.
Build and maintain dashboards and models tracking per‑attendee costs, margin impacts, and category‑level efficiencies.
Lead post‑festival financial reconciliations and prepare insight decks summarizing drivers of overages or efficiencies.
Support audit and internal review processes through documentation, cost transparency, and accurate reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in live events, entertainment, or festival production.
Strong Excel and/or modeling skills; familiarity with Planful, NetSuite, or similar tools preferred.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working cross‑functionally across Finance and Production teams.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Passion for live music, events, and festival culture.
Willingness to travel and be on‑site for major DWP festivals, working long hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid maternity and paternity leave.
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Compensation
Base pay range: $90,000 – $115,000 per year; actual pay based on skills and experience.
Pay includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
Employment Details
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid working schedule)
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance; Industry: Entertainment Providers
Key Responsibilities
Partner with festival producers, department heads, and the FP&A team to analyze festival costs in real time.
Build and maintain detailed, bottom‑up budgets across all production categories (talent, site ops, security, hospitality, travel).
Review vendor contracts, bids, and settlements to ensure cost accuracy and identify savings opportunities.
Conduct detailed variance analysis between budget, forecast, and actuals for each festival.
Collaborate with corporate FP&A to support the annual festival budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts.
Prepare and distribute weekly cost reports and budget‑vs‑actual summaries for department heads.
Maintain historical cost databases and trend reports to improve predictability and future budgeting accuracy.
Build and maintain dashboards and models tracking per‑attendee costs, margin impacts, and category‑level efficiencies.
Lead post‑festival financial reconciliations and prepare insight decks summarizing drivers of overages or efficiencies.
Support audit and internal review processes through documentation, cost transparency, and accurate reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in live events, entertainment, or festival production.
Strong Excel and/or modeling skills; familiarity with Planful, NetSuite, or similar tools preferred.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working cross‑functionally across Finance and Production teams.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Passion for live music, events, and festival culture.
Willingness to travel and be on‑site for major DWP festivals, working long hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid maternity and paternity leave.
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