C&B HR Finance Analyst

About this Position

SportSpired Games is looking for a C&B / HR Finance Analyst to drive workforce financial planning, HR budgeting, and people cost analysis.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of HR and Finance, managing personnel budgets, building financial models, and turning complex workforce data into actionable business insights. You will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to support data-driven decisions and improve financial planning processes.

SportSpired Games is an international game studio developing next-generation sports simulators. Our team includes professionals with experience at Wargaming, MY.GAMES, Ubisoft, 343 Industries, Starbreeze, Sperasoft, and EA Sports. We are currently working on a large-scale AAA title planned for release in 2028–2029.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage HR budgets, including payroll, bonuses, compensation, benefits, travel, and other personnel-related expenses
• Drive headcount planning and workforce cost forecasting, accounting for hiring plans, attrition, salary reviews, and organizational changes
• Conduct monthly budget vs. actual and variance analysis, identify cost drivers, and prepare quarterly financial reports
• Build financial models, perform scenario analysis, and assess the budget impact of HR initiatives and business decisions
• Partner with Finance and other departments to reconcile budget data and ensure reporting accuracy
• Develop management reports and dashboards to track key HR and financial metrics
• Improve and automate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Provide financial and analytical expertise for cross-functional HR projects

Requirements

• Experience in Compensation & Benefits, FP&A, financial analysis, or finance business partnering, preferably with a focus on personnel costs
• Hands-on experience in payroll budgeting, workforce cost planning, and financial forecasting
• Strong knowledge of budget vs. actual analysis, variance analysis, scenario modeling, and financial planning
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and large datasets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex data and optimize calculations
• Ability to translate financial analysis into clear, actionable business recommendations
• High attention to detail, ownership, and ability to work independently

Nice to Have

• Experience in large organizations or international groups with complex budgeting and reporting structures
• Experience partnering with HR teams on financial planning and workforce cost management
• Proficiency with Python, R, SQL, VBA, or Power Query
• Experience building dashboards in Power BI or similar BI tools
• Experience with compensation analytics, salary benchmarking, pay reviews, and evaluating HR program effectiveness