Senior Finance Manager

AGBO•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$123,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

AGBO is an artist-led independent studio founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, focused on shaping the future of film and television. The studio has a strong track record of box office success and is involved in various projects across film and television, including upcoming Marvel films. AGBO is expanding its vision to encompass immersive, interconnected worlds across multiple media platforms. The Senior Manager Finance, Interactive will oversee financial planning and analysis for AGBO’s Interactive games business, serving as the financial lead for project-level planning, slate management, and business performance. This role involves partnering with Business Unit leaders and Corporate Strategy to ensure financial soundness and strategic alignment of interactive initiatives, and contributing to corporate FP&A by integrating interactive forecasts, budgets, and insights into the broader company financial strategy. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of the game development lifecycle, publishing economics, and creative production environments.

Requirements

7-10 years of progressive experience in finance in the video game industry
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
Proven expertise in managing project-level and portfolio P&Ls across both development and publishing environments.
Strong understanding of game production pipelines, revenue models, and deal structures including royalties, co-development, and platform partnerships.
Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills with a track record of supporting executive decision-making.
Familiarity with Cash and GAAP financial statements and consolidation processes.
Experience working cross-functionally with Accounting and Strategy Teams.
Experience supporting audit preparation and working with auditors.
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modeling skills required.
Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar).
Proficiency with presentation tools for board decks and executive reporting (PowerPoint, Google Slides).
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to translate complex analysis into actionable insights for creative and leadership stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Passion for games, storytelling, and the intersection of creativity and finance

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Basic knowledge of Power Query and experience with Microsoft Power BI (or similar data visualization tools) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for AGBO’s interactive projects.
Partner with Business Unit and team leads to oversee development budgets, track actuals, and forecast milestone and launch spend.
Build and maintain project-level and slate financial models, incorporating development costs, publishing expenses, and projected revenues across multiple platforms and deal structures.
Provide scenario modeling and ROI analyses to support greenlight, milestone, and investment decisions.
Forecast and analyze game-level performance, including sales, royalties, and live operations, identifying risks and opportunities to maximize profitability.
Collaborate with Business Affairs and Corporate Strategy to evaluate co-development, licensing, and distribution agreements.
Develop and deliver regular performance dashboards, variance analyses, and executive summaries highlighting key financial insights and trends.
Ensure forecasts, budgets, and performance metrics are accurately reflected in AGBO’s consolidated financial planning and reporting.
Partner with Accounting on cost capitalization, revenue recognition, financial close processes, and audit requests to ensure data integrity and compliance.
Provide financial insights and updates for executive and board-level presentations, representing Interactive’s financial performance and strategic outlook.
Collaborate with Corporate Strategy on long-range planning, investment prioritization, and modeling of new business opportunities.
Support cross-functional planning with HR, Operations, and Corporate teams to forecast headcount, operating costs, and organizational needs for the Interactive division.
Perform other duties as assigned.