About the job
About BLAST
At BLAST, we specialize in crafting remarkable live and digital experiences — from thrilling esports tournaments that fill arenas to captivating content that resonates with fans globally. We Make It Bold by defying the ordinary and presenting innovative formats that reshape the industry's landscape. We Make It Together by fostering strong, collaborative partnerships with top-tier game publishers and brands to achieve truly outstanding results. And we Make It Happen by infusing energy, precision, and a proactive approach into everything we do — across popular games such as Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, and Fortnite.
If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and share our enthusiasm for pushing limits, we invite you to apply.
The Team
You will be a pivotal member of our compact FP&A team, which includes two Finance Business Partners and an FP&A Manager. We are on the lookout for a Junior Finance Business Partner who will integrate into our FP&A team and assist the broader business. By working closely with various departments, the Junior Finance Business Partner will serve as the primary finance contact responsible for the financial tracking, budgeting, and forecasting for one of our major game publishers, alongside OPEX and CAPEX management. Additionally, you will aid the FP&A team with various financial reporting and consolidation tasks, including bi-weekly executive packs and regular board presentations.
Responsibilities
As a vital component of the finance team, your responsibilities will include delivering insightful financial analysis and collaborating with teams across the organization. Key responsibilities comprise:
- Overseeing the budgeting and forecasting processes for designated areas of responsibility, collaborating closely with budget holders to gather inputs and present clear outputs.
- Monitoring actual OPEX and CAPEX expenditures and updating rolling forecasts while conducting variance analysis against budgets.
- Conducting business case and ROI assessments for investment decisions.
- Performing cash flow analyses and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making.
- Working with non-finance stakeholders to comprehend commercial drivers and provide actionable insights.
- Creating, enhancing, and maintaining models in Excel or Google Sheets, including control checks, user guides, and version management.
- Reviewing month-end financials, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.
- Offering financial support for ad hoc projects, new initiatives, and business cases.
- Actively contributing to fostering a resilient, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
Requirements
We seek an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and possesses a robust blend of technical skills, analytical capabilities, and a collaborative spirit.