Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis

Summary

Join Hike and become a key player in the Rush Gaming Universe. This role demands 7+ years of progressive FP&A and business finance experience within high-growth tech or gaming companies. You will lead the development and execution of annual operating plans and forecasts, partnering with leadership to evaluate investment decisions. Responsibilities include collaborating with accounting, building internal reports, conducting performance reviews, and transforming financial data into actionable insights. Cross-functional collaboration with various teams is crucial. The ideal candidate possesses strong financial modeling skills, understands digital metrics, and excels in stakeholder management. Professional certifications are preferred.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive FP&A and business finance experience in high-growth, product-led tech or gaming companies, demonstrating full ownership of strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnership across verticals
• Proven experience driving annual operating plans, long-range strategic models, and quarterly forecasts with cross-functional inputs, aligning financial outcomes with company priorities and market realities
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to build flexible scenario models, sensitivity analyses, and multi-variable forecasts that support high-stakes investment and growth decisions
• Solid understanding of digital metrics and Consumertech/SaaS/Gaming deliverables including CAC, LTV, ARPU, burn, retention, DAU/MAU trends, enabling you to speak the language of both business and product teams
• Track record of owning headcount planning, org design modeling, and compensation planning with Finance-HR-Leadership alignment
• Experience leading automation and digitization of finance workflows using and pushing for AI-driven forecasting and analytics wherever possible
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities, with experience influencing founders, CXOs, and functional leaders through data-backed storytelling and strategic insights
• Familiarity with accounting principles and monthly close processes, allowing seamless coordination with Controllership to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient variance reviews

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of annual operating plans and monthly/quarterly rolling forecasts—ensuring strategic alignment and financial discipline
• Partner closely with leadership to evaluate investment decisions and resource allocation through robust scenario modeling and cost-benefit analyses
• Collaborate with Accounting during close cycles—ensuring accurate books, clean financial reporting, and timely variance analysis
• Build and maintain dashboards and internal reports—delivering actionable insights to business owners and improving data visibility across functions
• Conduct monthly performance reviews, variance analysis, and forecast vs. actual assessments—driving continuous improvements in accuracy and agility
• Transform complex financial data into narratives that support high-stakes decisions, growth bets, and business pivots
• Work cross-functionally with Product, HR, Marketing, and Business Operations teams to align financial planning with company priorities
• Introduce and evolve FP&A models and structures within tools to streamline workflows and enhance forecasting capabilities
• Support company-wide initiatives with ad hoc analysis, while mentoring junior team members to raise the bar on planning and financial storytelling

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or ACCA