Manager, Financial Controller Food and Beverage

Owns the financial backbone of Food and Beverage for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Director, FNB Commercial Strategy, it involves building and managing venue, village and Games-wide food and beverage budgets, establishing controls that capture every dollar of revenue, and reconciling expenses against plan. The postholder works closely with Finance, Accounting, Ticketing and partner teams, turning complex operating data into clear analysis that protects quality, guest satisfaction and the financial health of the Games.

• Develop and prepare venue, village and overall food and beverage budgets with stakeholders, revising them regularly through variance analysis.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and financial risks, and implement cost controls that protect food quality and guest satisfaction.
• Design controls and reporting methods with LA28 Finance to track actual revenue and expenses against budget in real time.
• Review venue food and beverage service agreements financially and manage receivables and payables reconciliation with LA28 Accounting.
• Support financial metrics and KPIs, reconcile all revenue and expenses against the Games budget, and deliver ad hoc analysis.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; or 5 years of equivalent experience in food and beverage financial management.
• 5+ years of relevant financial management experience.
• Proven financial analysis and budget management skills, including building budgets, forecasts and variance reports in Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced or expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modelling, analysis, reconciliation and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with Finance, Accounting, Ticketing and operational stakeholders across functional areas.

• Sports, entertainment, or retail food and beverage industry experience is strongly valued.
• Experience in high-volume sports and entertainment concessions or catering.
• Experience building tracking programmes for food quality and guest experience.
• Track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Leadership experience developing people and achieving budget targets.
• Experience managing change across senior, multi-functional stakeholder groups.

• No relocation assistance is provided for any position; candidates based outside the Los Angeles area are welcome to apply if able to work on-site in LA.
• Available to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

• The chance to shape food and beverage finances for a once-in-a-lifetime home Games.
• A collaborative team that values co-creation, ownership and high performance without ego.
• Exposure to senior leaders and partners across finance, commercial and operational functions.
• Professional growth through complex, high-impact work as the Olympic and Paralympic Movement evolves.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organising committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Its mission is to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that the city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and the 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.