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Corporate Development & Finance Manager Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Lucky Strike Entertainment
Title: Corporate Development & Finance Manager
Company: Lucky Strike Entertainment
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment.
Bowling, Arcade, Family Entertainment Centers. One company. Twelve brands. A career built around unforgettable experiences. Hospitality at our core; we put people first by creating meaningful connections and delivering memorable experiences to every guest, every time.
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), a Lucky Strike Entertainment company, is seeking a Corporate Development & Finance Manager to join its Finance & Strategy group, which oversees financial planning, corporate finance, and strategic planning across all PBA business lines. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Manager will serve as the senior finance leader responsible for building and running a proactive, forward-looking FP&A function. This is a hands-on leadership role partnering with Business Leads across Media Rights, Sponsorships, Membership, Events, and Digital revenue streams to forecast business trajectory, formulate budgets, and shape the company’s long-term growth strategy. The ideal candidate is analytically rigorous and comfortable conducting primary research, building sophisticated data and analytics frameworks, constructing complex business and P&L models, and leading end-to-end business model creation across new and existing ventures
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What You’ll D
o Financial Planning & Modeli
- ngBuild and maintain bottoms-up budgets, rolling cash flow forecasts, and long-range financial models across all PBA revenue streams (Media Rights, Sponsorships, Membership, Events, and Digita
- l)Develop comprehensive P&L models for each business line, tracking revenue, cost of goods, operating expenses, and contribution margins to enable granular performance manageme
- ntLead end-to-end business model creation for new initiatives, including unit economics, go-to-market assumptions, capital requirements, and return projectio
- nsConduct scenario analysis and financial modeling to support commercial and strategic decision-making, including pricing, event economics, and contract negotiatio
- nsPartner with Business Leads and act as an operational finance team to forecast business trajectory and to formulate budgetary needs and long-term strategic pla
nsResearch, Data & Analyti
- csLead primary and secondary research efforts to support strategic planning, market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and investment thesis developme
- ntBuild and own a data and analytics infrastructure, including KPI frameworks, performance dashboards, and financial reporting for the Executive Team and Board of Directo
- rsDesign and maintain analytics models that translate operational data into actionable financial and strategic insigh
- tsSynthesize complex datasets across revenue streams into clear, executive-ready narratives and recommendatio
- nsPerform ad-hoc quantitative and qualitative analysis into questions raised by leadership to inform decision-maki
ngBusiness Strategy & Leadersh
- ipEvaluate new business initiatives and corporate development opportunities in collaboration with senior management, including full business model creation from concept through financial validati
- onWork closely with the CEO and leadership team as a trusted financial partner, translating financial data into clear narratives that drive decision-making across the organizati
- onCreate executive-level finance, strategy, data & analytics presentations for internal and external audienc
- esIdentify and communicate financial risks and opportunities proactive
lyWhat You’ll Brin
- g Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative field with a strong G
- PA3–6 years of corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or strategy experience, ideally within sports, entertainment, media, or a related indust
- ryDemonstrated experience conducting research and building data & analytics frameworks, P&L models, and new business models from the ground
- upStrong understanding of financial statement and cash flow analys
- isExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly to senior stakeholde
- rsSelf-starter with demonstrable analytic aptitude, problem-solving skills, and comfort with ambigui
- tyAbility to build relationships, manage multiple responsibilities at once, and work well with others in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environme
- ntDeep knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and AI tools preferred (e.g., Claud
- e)Excellent written and interpersonal communication skil
lsWhat You’ll Ge
- t At Lucky Strike Entertainment, we’re committed to supporting your well being both on and off the job. Here’s a peek at some of the benefits available to our Corporate associate
- s:Medical, Dental, Vision plans to select from based on your nee
- dsWellness resources to help you along your wellness journ
- ey401(k) Retirement Pla
- nsEmployee Stock Purchase Progr
- amEmployee Assistance Program (EA
- P)Vacation and Holida
- ysPerks! Bowling, Boomer’s, and Waterpark discounts, Retail discounts, Event discounts and mor
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