Business Planning Manager

Stealth Project Finance ProfessionalThis is an opportunity to get in early with a stealth project currently developing. The team will discover and deliver capabilities for the future of how we engage with technology and people, through the unparalleled scale of our platform. We are looking for a highly organized finance professional with exceptional communication skills to build the finance function for the stealth project. In this newly created position, you will build the foundational finance systems, tools, and process for the growing team.Reporting into the head of business operations, serve as the key finance partner working directly with senior management and other internal stakeholders to provide financial recommendations, forecasts, assumptions, and variances. Lead strategic initiatives that serve as the building blocks for global business operations. Facilitate and influence business decisions by effective verbal and written communication, data driven analysis and modeling, and presentation of options and alternatives. Manage the financial planning and analysis effort and forecast various metrics for financial risks and opportunities, including professional services expenses and headcount for the business. Conduct ad-hoc (e.g., life-time-value, valuation) analysis to support business development activities and new products planning. Communicate with functional areas to understand significant variations; documenting and preparing results for presentation; and providing follow-up or answering any questions regarding financial issues.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field5+ years of finance experienceExperience modeling video game financials and KPIsPreferred Qualifications:MBA or advanced degree in financeM&A finance experience in video games segmentAdvanced modeling skills including advanced Excel skills.Understanding of SQL reporting and queriesAbility to work independently and self-motivate in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.Ability to work with senior business partners in a fast-moving business.Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer focused professional demeanor.