Financial Analyst / Budget Modeling Expert Needed for New Activity Center Launch

For my client:"We are launching Norway’s first Activate Games center – an internationally successful activity & gaming concept with locations in Canada, USA, Germany, and the UK. Our new center opens in February 2026 in Oslo (Snøbyen), and we must present a complete 2026 operating budget to our CEO. We already have:• a budget template (Excel)• fixed bolthires assumptions (royalties, fees, rent, etc.)• staffing plan• revenue model assumptions• a partial marketing plan• clear instructions from HQWhat we need now is a financial expert who can transform this into a clear, well-structured, professional budget.What You Will DoWe need an expert who can:1. Build a full 12-month budget for 2026Based on assumptions such as:• guest capacity (100 people/hour)• opening hours (10–20 weekdays / 10–22 weekends)• admission pricing• monthly seasonality• B2C + B2B revenue split• expected marketing costs2. Fill out the required Excel template accuratelyThis includes:• monthly revenue by category• payroll bolthires estimate (based on staffing plan we provide)• royalties, management fee, HQ fee, marketing fee• rent and fixed expenses• maintenance• depreciation• financial bolthires• payment fees (2%)• 3% minimum marketing spend• month-by-month summary in columns Z–AN3.Build a clean, logic-driven financial modelThe model must be:• transparent• editable• easy for non-financial managers to understand• clearly showing assumptions, formulas, and results4. Provide recommendationsWe want guidance on:• revenue realism (is our assumption too optimistic or too low?)• bolthires structure• cash flow considerations• break-even point• what to watch out for in the first yearSkills RequiredThe ideal freelancer has:✔ Strong experience with financial modelling✔ Experience with hospitality / retail / entertainment / activity centers (preferred)✔ Excellent Excel / bolthires Sheets skills✔ Ability to turn limited information into a solid financial plan✔ Clear communication and ability to work fast✔ Experience with unit economics (visitors, occupancy, price per person, conversion etc.)DeliverablesWe expect the following:Completed 2026 budget (monthly + total)Clear assumptions pageExcel file structured professionally1–2 pages summary explaining the budget logicRecommendations or risks we should be aware ofTimelineWe need the first complete version within 7 days.Final revisions within 10–12 days. WhyThis Is an Exciting ProjectYou will help launch the first Activate Games center in Scandinavia. This is a major commercial project with extremely strong international backing. Your financial model will be presented directly to the regional CEO and leadership team. Please include:• Relevant experience• A sample of a financial model you have built• Your proposed fixed price• Estimated timelineWe will review applicants quickly and begin immediately." Apply tot his job