Exploding Kittens, Inc.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including variance analysis, trend identification, and forecasting models. Provide insights into revenue projections, cost optimization, and profitability analysis to support strategic decision-making. Analyze financial data, including budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs), to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Budgeting and Forecast: Own and lead the budgeting/forecast process by collaborating with department heads to develop detailed budgets aligned with organizational goals. Monitor budget performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to ensure fiscal discipline.
• Parent Company Reporting and Coordination: Coordinate with parent company finance teams to support corporate planning, forecasting, and reporting requirements. Prepare and submit required financial deliverables in accordance with corporate timelines and standards. Support alignment between local financial plans and parent company expectations. Lead and support financial analysis and requests from parent organization.
• Executive Reporting: Develop clear, concise, and visually effective presentations that communicate financial performance and strategic insights. Lead monthly executive meetings by providing thoughtful narratives explaining financial results, key drivers, and forward-looking expectations.
• Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted finance partner to functional leaders across the organization. Provide financial guidance to support operational and strategic decision-making. Evaluate financial implications of business initiatives, investments, and resource allocation decisions. Help business leaders understand financial performance and the financial impact of operational decisions.
• Financial Modeling and Strategic Support: Build and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and long-term forecasting. Support evaluation of new product launches, market opportunities, and strategic initiatives. Lead and support special projects and strategic analyses as needed

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager/Senior Manager

Designer

• Design and develop several projects, responding to feedback from key stakeholders to craft gameplay that is fun, marketable, and innovative
• Pitch original game ideas, researching and developing concepts on your own and with other designers
• Provide feedback for and develop pitches from external inventors
• Facilitate or participate in in-person and remote playtesting sessions
• Write instructions & "How to Play" video scripts with accessibility and clarity in mind
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support development/publication, collaborating cross-functionally with Creative Operations, Production & Sourcing

Contract Game Designer

Account Manager

• Conduct outreach and build relationships with external game designers to source new and innovative concepts
• Attend tabletop gaming conventions to meet inventors and hear pitches in person
• Maintain ongoing communication with designers and host virtual pitch sessions throughout the year
• Evaluate submissions and coordinate cross-functional reviews with internal stakeholders
• Track and manage inventor submissions, maintaining an organized database of concepts
• Manage a quarterly budget for optioning new game concepts
• Update and share the company’s “Inventor Wishlist” to keep designers informed on current focus areas
• Identify opportunities to improve and evolve the Inventor Relations program and processes
• Lead contract negotiations with external designers
• Review and manage royalty statements on a quarterly basis

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager/Senior Manager

Contract Game Designer

Inventor Relations Manager