Location: Remote / Prague

Commitment: 0.2–0.5 FTE

Type of Collaboration: Freelance (IČO)

About the Role

We are an established Czech gaming studio looking for a Project Cost Controller / Budget Specialist to help us regularly monitor the financial health of our development projects. We need someone who can quickly and accurately evaluate the financial status of individual projects and recommend steps to increase efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

1) Weekly Financial Reporting

• Track project-specific costs against the budget.
• Monitor burn rate and budget variances.
• Evaluate resource utilization and non-productive hours.
• Prepare clear weekly reports for the company management.

2) Forecasting & Predictions

• Create short-term (monthly) and medium-term (3–6 months) cost and revenue forecasts.
• Highlight financial risks and potential budget overruns.
• Propose adjustments to staffing and budgets.

3) Budget Control & Scope Changes

• Compare plan vs. actual performance.
• Identify inefficient expenses.
• Track changes in project scope and their financial impact.

4) Management Support

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses (margin analysis, cost-per-feature, cost of delay).
• Prepare materials for board meetings and strategic decisions.
• Provide recommendations to boost project profitability.

Who We Are Looking For

• A numbers enthusiast with a background/education in controlling, finance, or project management (also suitable for students).
• Experience with budgeting and financial/economic analysis.
• Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets (familiarity with BI tools is a plus).
• Advantages: Experience in gamedev / IT / outsourcing, and working with time-tracking data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, focusing on the root of the problem.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to look under the hood of game development.
• A highly flexible, part-time schedule.
• Total ownership to significantly impact project management efficiency.
• A fair, professional, and supportive internal environment.
• Long-term collaboration with the potential to expand the role based on results.

Applicants must be based within the CET time zone (±1 hour). Applications outside this range will not be considered.

Location: Remote / Prague
Duration: 3-months
Commitment: Full-time
Type of Collaboration: Freelance (IČO)

Applicants must be based within the CET time zone (±1 hour). Applications outside this range will not be considered.

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Why Join Us?

• Cutting-Edge Projects: Collaborate on in-house titles and co-develop with globally renowned studios, pushing the boundaries of gaming innovation.
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What You'll Do:

• Development of internal projects as well as co-development on AAA titles on multiple platforms using latest Unreal Engine technologies.
• Development of various engine systems in the field of Rendering, Networking, Physics, Tools, LiveOps and similar.
• Use Unreal Engine's tools to identify bottlenecks and troubleshoot issues across different hardware configurations.

What You Must Bring:

• Proficiency in C++ programming with experience with Unreal and Proprietary Engines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a performance-oriented mindset. Comfort navigating large codebases and working in a team environment. 
• Solid understanding of memory management, CPU/GPU performance profiling and debugging tools as well as architecture principles for building robust systems.
• Effective communication skills and proficiency in English for our international projects. 
• Passion for game development and creating exceptional player experiences. 

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