Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Partner

Posted Aug 13

About BlueThrone

Embark on a transformative journey with BlueThrone, a pioneer in the mobile app domain.

Our Specialization: Turning b2c mobile apps into market leaders, boasting over 49.5 million downloads and 4.6 million monthly active users.

Our Mission: Propel iOS and Android applications to new heights. We've achieved a remarkable $8M ARR organically in just 25 months, exemplifying sustainable growth and innovation.

Our Team: Rich in tech entrepreneurship and mobile marketing expertise, we thrive in an environment that values agility, growth mindset, flexibility, creativity, and tangible outcomes.

At BlueThrone, your career is more than a job—it's a journey toward excellence in an innovative culture where high performance is as valued as innovation.

The Role

 We are on the hunt for a dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional to join our team and lead us to new heights. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is eager to make a tangible impact on our business.

You’ll love it here if:

  • You prefer flexible hours, unlimited time off, and the ability to work from anywhere.
  • You are naturally curious and eager to drive impact for both people and the business.
  • You enjoy wearing multiple hats - we value experts but appreciate jacks of all trades.
  • You thrive in a drama-free, calm, and systematic problem-solving environment.
  • You love challenges and are always ready to roll up your sleeves.
  • You believe in working smarter, not harder - prioritizing productivity and quality over punching the clock.
  • Above all, you follow your passion and have fun while doing it.

What are we looking for? 🔎

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis, specifically in the B2C and mobile or gaming industries. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive financial performance and support business growth.

Your Mission

•  Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models from scratch, focusing on forecasting and financial planning.

• Business Partnership: Act as a finance business partner (FBP) to the business, providing insights and recommendations based on financial data.

• Revenue Analysis: Analyze revenue streams from in-app purchases, in-app ads, and subscriptions to support business decisions.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary data for financial analysis.

• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, including the Board, founders, CEO, COO, and CFO.

• Planning Processes: Lead financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Performance Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial performance.

• Strategic Insights: Provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and operational efficiency.

• Team Integration: Participate in the onboarding process for new finance team members, ensuring smooth integration into the team.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, specifically in B2C and mobile and/or gaming industries.

• Revenue Knowledge: Strong understanding of revenue drivers and financial metrics for gaming and/or mobile apps.

• Model Building: Proven experience building detailed bottom-up financial models.

• Revenue Streams: Deep knowledge of revenue sources from in-app purchases, in-app ads, and subscriptions.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with various stakeholders.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in financial software and advanced Excel skills.

The Interview Process 🪜

  1. First Meeting: Connect with our people team for a mutual introduction and to see if we're a good fit (30-45 minutes).
  2. Second Meeting: Meet our CFO to discuss your background and experience (45 minutes).
  3. Challenge: Demonstrate your abilities with a focus on data analysis and product execution (1 hour).
  4. Third Meeting: Meet our CEO to discuss your insights from the challenge.

On average, our process takes about 3-4 weeks. Speed is as important to us as it is to you. 💨

Equal opportunities for everyone 💖

To truly represent our vibrant and diverse BlueThrone community, we prioritize diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work. We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds. We consider all candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Join us in a role that's more than a job - it's a chance to be part of a transformative mission propelling mobile apps to unparalleled success.