FP&A Manager, Games

Skybound Entertainment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401K plan with 4% match

12 weeks paid parental leave

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading entertainment company based in Los Angeles is seeking a FP&A Manager for its Video Game projects. The role involves financial planning, analysis, and reporting while providing insights on revenue and cost opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields and 3–5 years of experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including flexible spending accounts, 401K matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, or FP&A.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep knowledge of video game projects and monetization plans.
• Assist in preparing and updating forecasts and annual budgets.
• Track and report key drivers in the division’s P&L.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Gaming industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Financial planning systems

Job description

We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images, and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.

From well-known franchises to freshly minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.

Skybound is a dynamic, multi-platform entertainment company that develops and commercializes original and existing IP across television, film, gaming, comics, and consumer products. As a global organization with entities in North America, Europe, and Asia, Skybound is seeking a FP&A Manager, Games to lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for our Video Game projects in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

The FP&A Manager drives forecasting, budgeting, and P&L analysis while providing actionable insights on revenue opportunities and cost optimization. You’ll develop deep knowledge of our game portfolio, build financial models, and partner with production, publishing, and marketing to align financial strategy with operational decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, gaming industry experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Reports: This position will report to the Director of FP&A

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Portfolio Expert – Develop deep working knowledge of all video game projects, from production timelines to monetization plans.
• Forecasting & Budgeting – Assist in preparing and updating forecasts, annual budgets, and long‑range financial plans.
• P&L Insight – Track and report on key drivers and assumptions in the division’s P&L, flagging variances and trends.
• Revenue & Cost Analysis – Support evaluation of additional revenue streams (e.g., expansions, DLC, partnerships) and cost management opportunities.
• Monthly Reconciliation – Coordinate monthly budget-to-actual reviews with production and accounting; investigate variances and ensure accurate reporting.
• Decision Support – Build and maintain financial models, perform ad‑hoc analyses, and develop clear, concise presentations for leadership.
• Variance Analysis – Assist in monthly and quarterly variance reporting, clearly articulating drivers to senior leaders.
• Cross‑Team Collaboration – Partner with production, publishing, and marketing to align financial insights with operational decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, or FP&A — entertainment/media or gaming experience a plus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel; familiarity with financial planning systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills — able to synthesize and present findings to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Interest in video games and awareness of industry trends.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $115,000 - $165,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.

The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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