Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

RTS is an enthusiast culture company that builds at the intersection of gaming, creators, and brands. From global live events to bespoke branded content, we exist to create meaningful connections between fans and the worlds they love. Our team brings deep expertise across partnership sales and marketing, talent management, event production, media, community building, and IP development.
Role Overview
As the first dedicated FP&A hire at RTS, you will have the opportunity to help build the FP&A function from the ground up. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will own and develop the company's financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting processes across RTS and Evo's global esports, live events, media, e-commerce, and partnership businesses.
This is a highly hands-on role for someone who enjoys both building the infrastructure and doing the analysis. You will work directly with business leaders to translate operating assumptions into financial forecasts, improve visibility into performance, and support management and Board-level decision making. As the company grows, this role will help establish scalable FP&A processes and can play an important role in shaping the future finance organization.
Reporting Structure
You will report to the Chief Financial Officer
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Own and maintain the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Partner directly with business leaders to develop revenue, COGS, headcount, operating expense, and Capex assumptions
Maintain and improve the company's consolidated financial model across business units and legal entities
Develop scenario analyses and translate changing business assumptions into clear financial outcomes
Management Reporting & Analysis
Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast and clearly explain key drivers and variances
Build monthly management reporting and support Board and Qiddiya reporting requirements
Develop business unit reporting across Events, Media, E-commerce, and Service Partnerships
Analyze event-level economics, including revenue, direct costs, contribution margin, and profitability
Support cash forecasting, capital requirements, and other strategic finance initiatives
Business Partnership & Process Improvement
Help build the FP&A function from the ground up, including planning cadence, reporting standards, business-partnering routines, and scalable processes
Work closely with functional and business leaders to gather assumptions, challenge inputs constructively, and improve forecast accuracy
Partner closely with Accounting to ensure actual results are properly reflected in forecasts and management reporting
Improve and standardize FP&A processes, templates, reporting, and financial controls as the organization scales
Support ad hoc financial modeling and analysis for new events, media initiatives, partnerships, investments, and other strategic opportunities
Help create greater financial accountability and visibility across budget owners and business units
Qualifications
5–8+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related experience
Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills
Demonstrated experience owning budgets and forecasts rather than simply contributing to them
Strong understanding of the P&L, cash flow, and financial statements
Ability to work directly with non-finance business leaders and challenge assumptions constructively
Ability to take incomplete operating information and turn it into a structured and actionable financial view
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial results clearly to senior leadership
High degree of ownership, accountability, and ability to operate independently in a remote environment
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capabilities; comfortable translating financial analysis into clear, executive-level presentations and supporting management and Board decks
Bonus Points
Experience in live events, media, entertainment, gaming, technology, or other project-based businesses is a plus
Prior experience in investment banking (IBD), management consulting, transaction advisory, or a similarly rigorous analytical environment is preferred
Compensation
$130,000 - $160,000 base salary
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
401k plan available for employee contributions
Flexible work schedule
Generous PTO and company-observed holidays
Remote-first culture
The Pay Range For This Role Is
130,000 - 160,000 USD per year((Greater Los Angeles Area, Greater Bay Area, or Greater Las Vegas Area Only (Remote))

Work arrangement
No