Finance Manager

AGBO; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading entertainment studio is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial planning for its interactive games division. This role requires 5+ years of experience in finance within the video game industry, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modeling. The ideal candidate will work closely with business unit leaders to ensure sound financial planning and strategic alignment of projects. Competitive salary range is $100,000 to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance experience in the video game industry.
• Proven expertise in managing project-level and portfolio P&Ls.
• Strong understanding of game production pipelines and revenue models.
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for interactive projects.
• Build and maintain project-level financial models.
• Provide scenario modeling and ROI analyses.
• Forecast and analyze game-level performance.
• Collaborate with Business Affairs on agreements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project-level P&L management

Finance in video game industry

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Founded in 2017 by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist‑led, Academy Award–winning independent studio redefining global storytelling across film, television, and gaming. With 15 #1 openings and more than $7 billion at the box office, its hits include Marvel’s highest‑grossing film Avengers: Endgame, the multi‑Oscar‑winning Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Netflix blockbusters The Gray Man and Extraction. AGBO’s Citadel universe has become a worldwide Prime Video sensation, while recent projects in post‑production include The Bluff (Amazon MGM) and The Whisper Man (Netflix). Upcoming releases include Citadel Season 2 and Marvel Studios’ epic Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027), both directed by the Russo Brothers and produced by AGBO.

About the Role

The Manager, Finance, Interactive will oversee financial planning and analysis across AGBO’s Interactive games business. This role serves as the financial lead supporting project‑level planning, slate management, and business performance across the interactive portfolio.

In partnership with Business Unit leaders and Corporate Strategy, this role ensures that AGBO’s Interactive initiatives are financially sound, strategically aligned, and well‑integrated into corporate financial planning. The Finance Manager will also contribute directly to Corporate FP&A, ensuring Interactive’s forecasts, budgets, and insights flow into AGBO’s broader company‑wide financial strategy.

The ideal candidate combines rigorous analytical skill with a strong understanding of the game development lifecycle, publishing economics, and creative production environments.

Key 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.

Enterprise & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• 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, and financial close processes 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance in the video game industry.
• 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.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with Accounting and Strategy teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to translate complex analysis into actionable insights for creative and leadership stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Passion for games, storytelling, and the intersection of creativity and finance.

Salary

The typical base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and may vary from the stated range.

AGBO Films LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.

AGBO participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

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