Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst - R&D Studios

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst - R&D Studios

Location: Las Vegas, NV, US, 89113

IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! We've recently leveled up—IGT Gaming and Digital have joined forces with Everi, creating a powerhouse in the world of gaming, digital experiences, and fintech solutions. From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we're all about delivering thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether it's spinning reels, placing bets, or powering secure payments, we bring the fun—backed by serious tech, deep player insights, and a passion for innovation. With a team of over 7,000 and a presence in 100+ countries, we're not just global—we're locally legendary. Our teams work closely with regulators, governments, and partners to ensure we play by the rules while pushing the boundaries of what's possible. If you're ready to bring your talent to a team that's shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here.

Responsibilities:

• Lead forecasting and financial planning for R&D Studios, including monthly/quarterly forecast cycles, headcount planning, outside services forecasting and multi-year incentive program modeling.
• Analyze financial performance by reviewing P&L variances, forecast changes, quarterly actuals, external testing results, and key cost drivers to deliver clear, actionable insights to Corporate FP&A and Studio leadership.
• Manage development project financials, including project creation approvals, cost controls, overage management, and ROI validation across financial and project systems.
• Drive business partnering with Studio leaders, facilitating forecasting discussions, reviewing operational updates, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships while guiding decision-making.
• Oversee the Global Gaming Incentive program, including forecasting, validating game qualification, incentive award calculations, employee letter reviews, and coordination with Accounting, P&C, and Payroll.
• Monitor outside services and external testing spend, including compliance cost tracking, performing variance analysis, and identifying material drivers and operational issues.
• Prepare financial reporting packages covering P&L analysis, KPI trends, operational reporting, and ad hoc insights that support strategic decisions and product profitability evaluations.
• Develop and refine financial models for game-level profitability, new product assessments, and scenario analysis to support investment decisions across R&D.
• Ensure data accuracy and system alignment by resolving mismatches, validating inputs across internal financial, product management and sales order data systems, and maintaining reliable financial and operational data flows.

Location: Las Vegas or Reno

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5-8 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, ideally within FinTech, payments, gaming, or transaction-based technology businesses.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes across multiple product lines.
• Strong understanding of revenue and cost drivers across a variety of products and services.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills; experience with ERP and BI tools (Oracle, SAP, Navision, JET, NetSuite, Power BI, Tableau) and AI Tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Experience implementing new forecasting methods and potentially supervising the activities of others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to handle complex issues, requiring consideration for multiple variables.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Keys to Success:

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

At IGT, we believe compensation should reflect you—your unique background, skills, experience, and even where you work. That's why our starting compensation range is $90,000 to $115,000 USD, with room to go higher or lower depending on the full picture. We also follow all local pay laws and collective bargaining agreements, so everything's above board. But wait—there's more! Base pay is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards program is packed with perks: Sales roles? You might earn commissions. Other roles? You could snag discretionary bonuses. Benefits galore: Health, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance. Tuition reimbursement to keep your brain buzzing. Paid time off to recharge. Wellness programs to keep you feeling great. Identity theft insurance for peace of mind. 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions to help you plan for the future. Note: Some programs have eligibility requirements—but we'll help you navigate those.