Business Operations & Financial Planning Manager
IGT delivers thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—from the casino floor to mobile screens—powered by world-class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities, and a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership. With over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products in more than 100 jurisdictions, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to the customers we serve.
Responsibilities
- Leads financial, operational, regulatory, and administrative activities within a fast-paced gaming environment.
- Partners with the Vice President of Operations and cross-functional teams to oversee budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, regulatory reporting, billing, staff, vendors, and process improvement.
Operational Leadership
- Manages daily business operations, financial activities, compliance, billing, vendors, reporting, and staff.
- Partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and achieve business objectives.
- Develops and improves processes, controls, reporting, and performance metrics.
- Manages multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-activity environment.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Supports annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and operational planning.
- Reviews P&L statements, revenue, expenses, staffing costs, forecasts, and budget variances.
- Identifies financial risks, trends, and opportunities and recommends corrective actions.
- Develops financial and operational reports, dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics for leadership.
- Monitors spending and performance against budgets and forecasts.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Oversees regulatory reporting and compliance documentation within a highly regulated gaming environment.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, tribal, gaming, and corporate requirements.
- Maintains accurate records, reporting controls, and audit documentation.
- Partners with Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Operations on regulatory matters, audits, and internal controls.
People Leadership & Billing
- Supervises staff, including training, coaching, performance management, workload allocation, and development.
- Establishes goals, priorities, and expectations while supporting employee growth and succession planning.
- Oversees billing operations for accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and contractual requirements.
- Builds an accountable, collaborative, high-performing team.
Vendor & Relationship Management
- Manages vendor relationships, contracts, service expectations, expenditures, and performance.
- Supports contract reviews, negotiations, vendor selection, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Maintains productive relationships with internal and external business partners.
Continuous Improvement
- Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen controls, and improve service.
- Uses financial and operational data to support decisions and process improvements.
- Adapts to organizational transformation, changing priorities, and evolving business needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, Operations, or a related field required.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or relevant professional certification preferred.
Experience
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in business operations, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting support, compliance, or operational management.
- Strong experience with P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, revenue performance, expense management, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Experience supporting executive leadership with financial planning, operational analysis, reporting, and business decision-making.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, or maintaining regulatory reports and compliance documentation, preferably within the gaming industry or another highly regulated environment.
- Previous supervisory/people leadership experience required, including coaching, performance management, workload prioritization, and employee development.
- Experience overseeing billing operations, financial controls, or related operational processes.
Skills
- Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to independently evaluate issues, manage competing priorities, and make sound operational decisions.
- Demonstrated success identifying and implementing process improvements, cost efficiencies, and operational solutions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-activity environment with multiple priorities, changing business needs, and aggressive deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Computer / Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial analysis, forecasting models, pivot tables, dashboards, and reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems, budgeting/forecasting tools, financial reporting applications, and business intelligence platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Supervision Requirements
- Operates under broad executive direction while exercising independent judgment over operational, financial, compliance, and personnel matters.
- Directly supervises assigned employees and is responsible for coaching, performance management, development, prioritization, and workload allocation.
- Establishes priorities and allocates resources to achieve departmental financial, operational, compliance, and customer service objectives.
- Supports team development and succession planning as the organization continues to grow and evolve.
Number of Direct Reports: One (1) or more direct reports, as assigned.
Keys to Success
Leadership Driving Results
- Sets clear expectations, establishes priorities, delegates effectively, and holds teams accountable for achieving business objectives.
Leadership & Communication
- Communicates effectively across all organizational levels and provides clear direction during periods of growth and change.
Coaching & Development
- Builds high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, employee development, and succession planning.
Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Uses financial, operational, and performance data to evaluate issues, identify trends, and make informed business decisions.
Strategic & Analytical Thinking
- Understands the relationship between operations, P&L performance, budgeting, compliance, customer needs, and organizational goals.
Learning Agility
- Quickly adapts to changing priorities, responsibilities, processes, and business needs.
Compliance & Quality
- Maintains strong internal controls and ensures adherence to regulatory, gaming, corporate, and quality requirements.
Planning & Prioritization
- Effectively manages multiple priorities, reporting requirements, resources, and aggressive timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Process Improvement
- Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, reduce costs, and enhance business performance.
Relationship Building
- Develops effective partnerships with executive leadership, employees, customers, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Works effectively across Finance, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Sales, and other business functions.
Organizational Awareness
- Navigates organizational change effectively and understands how decisions impact teams and broader business objectives.
Accountability & Professionalism
- Demonstrates ownership, sound judgment, integrity, and accountability for results.
Adaptability
- Remains effective in a high-activity environment with changing priorities and diverse responsibilities.
Continuous Learning
- Seeks opportunities to expand knowledge, strengthen leadership capabilities, and prepare for increased responsibility.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Bonus or commission opportunities, depending on the role.
Pay
IGT considers a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including skills, experience, education, and geographic location. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is based on a good-faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary.