Manager, Finance & Production Operations

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best industry talent can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres. We are a remote-first We are seeking a highly collaborative and systems-oriented Manager, Finance & Production Operations to bridge the gap between our Development/Production teams and Finance.

This role blends financial fluency with strong project management capability to ensure budgets are adhered to, forecasts are accurate, tools are optimized, and communication flows seamlessly across the This is not a traditional FP&A-only role. The ideal candidate is a strategic operator who understands finance but thrives in driving processes, strengthening relationships, improving systems, and supporting cross-functional teams to help BBI deliver projects on time and on budget.

Your Impact in the Role

Financial Planning & Oversight (Studio + Project Level)

Partner with Production and Development to align project budgets with financial plans

Translate project-level assumptions into studio-level forecasts and projections

Maintain rolling forecasts, budget vs. actuals, and headcount tracking

Identify risks such as cost overruns, revenue timing shifts, or underutilization

Ensure financial impact of production decisions is reflected accurately in reporting

Optimize a Cross-Functional Bridge Between Finance & Production

Serve as the connective tissue between Development, Production, and Finance

Ensure production decisions are understood financially — and vice versa

Drive clarity around milestone timing, revenue recognition, and cost impacts

Establish clear communication protocols to reduce ambiguity and rework

Support leadership with insight-driven reporting and decision-ready analysis

Systems & Process Optimization

Take ownership of existing financial and project management tools; elevate and refine them

Maintain and improve dashboards, reporting templates, and workflow processes

Ensure data integrity across systems and reporting

Develop and document policies and SOPs to streamline budget tracking and forecasting

Reduce reliance on manual oversight by building scalable systems

Strategic Planning & Reporting

Support studio-wide budgeting and long-range planning

Develop scenario models to inform investment, staffing, and project decisions

Prepare executive and board-ready materials

Provide clear, narrative-driven insights — not just numbers

Analyze co-development margins, revenue trends, and project performance

Relationship Management & Influence within Finance

Maintain and strengthen cross-functional relationships built across teams

Build credibility with Production, Finance, and Studio Leadership

Ensure key stakeholders feel heard and aligned

Navigate team dynamics thoughtfully, particularly where role clarity intersects with ownership

Foster a culture of accountability and financial transparency

Required Experience

5–8+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, production finance, or project management within a creative, tech, or studio environment

Strong financial modelling and forecasting capability

Demonstrated project management experience across cross-functional teams

Experience working closely with production, development, or technical teams

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience improving systems and workflows in scaling organizations

Ability to translate complex financial information into clear operational insight

Pluses

Familiarity with milestone-based revenue models and co-development structures

Experience supporting executive or board-level reporting

$135,000 - $160,000 a year