Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Studios

IGT; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IGT in Las Vegas is seeking a Senior Manager FP&A – Studios to lead financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical support for the Studio organization, including land-based and online gaming. You will provide forward‑looking financial insight, strategic direction, and thought leadership to the Studio leadership team, enabling data-driven decision making for profitability and efficiency.

You will partner with cross-functional leaders, develop game profitability models, monitor spend on outside

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/CPA preferred.
• 8+ years FP&A or corporate finance experience in fintech, payments, gaming, or tech.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling across product lines.
• Strong understanding of revenue and cost drivers across products/services.
• Advanced Excel modeling; experience with ERP/BI tools (Oracle, SAP, Navision, JET, NetSuite, Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini) for analysis.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Experience implementing new forecasting methods; potential supervising others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and financial planning for R&D Studios, including forecast cycles and headcount planning.
• Analyze financial performance with P&L variances and forecast changes.
• Manage development project financials, cost controls, and ROI validation.
• Drive business partnering with Studio leaders and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee the Global Gaming Incentive program forecasting and calculations.
• Monitor outside services and testing spend; track variances and drivers.
• Prepare financial reporting packages covering P&L trends and KPI analysis.
• Develop and refine financial models for game profitability and new products.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Data-driven mindset

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Navision

JET

NetSuite

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences —powered by world‑class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.

Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to costumers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com.

Short Description

The Senior Manager FP&A – Studios will lead financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical support for IGT’s Studio organization, including land-based and online gaming. This role provides forward‑looking financial insight, strategic direction, and thought leadership to the Studio leadership team, while supporting data driven decision‑making, Studio and game profitability, and operational efficiency in a highly regulated gaming environment.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 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).
• Experience with AI Tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini), leveraging and developing AI agents for first‑order analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Business acumen in payments and gaming operations
• Clear, concise communication and cross‑functional collaboration
• Problem solving and decision support
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, regulated environment

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including skills, experience, education, and geographic location. These factors may result in variation in starting pay. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $140,000– $150,000USD, based on a good‑faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. IGT complies with all applicable pay transparency and compensation laws and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is one component of IGT’s total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities. IGT also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements.