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Business Operations & Financial Planning Manager

IGT · Omaha, NE · 2 wk ago
FinanceFull-time

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.

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