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 cost assumptions (royalties, fees, rent, etc.) • staffing plan • revenue model assumptions • a partial marketing plan • clear instructions from HQ What we need now is a financial expert who can transform this into a clear, well-structured, professional budget. What You Will Do We need an expert who can: 1. Build a full 12-month budget for 2026 Based 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 costs 2. Fill out the required Excel template accurately This includes: • monthly revenue by category • payroll cost estimate (based on staffing plan we provide) • royalties, management fee, HQ fee, marketing fee • rent and fixed expenses • maintenance • depreciation • financial cost • payment fees (2%) • 3% minimum marketing spend • month-by-month summary in columns Z–AN 3. Build a clean, logic-driven financial model The model must be: • transparent • editable • easy for non-financial managers to understand • clearly showing assumptions, formulas, and results 4. Provide recommendations We want guidance on: • revenue realism (is our assumption too optimistic or too low?) • cost structure • cash flow considerations • break-even point • what to watch out for in the first year Skills Required The ideal freelancer has: ✔ Strong experience with financial modelling ✔ Experience with hospitality / retail / entertainment / activity centers (preferred) ✔ Excellent Excel / Google 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.) Deliverables We expect the following: Completed 2026 budget (monthly + total) Clear assumptions page Excel file structured professionally 1–2 pages summary explaining the budget logic Recommendations or risks we should be aware of Timeline We need the first complete version within 7 days. Final revisions within 10–12 days. Why This Is an Exciting Project You 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. How to Apply Please include: • Relevant experience • A sample of a financial model you have built • Your proposed fixed price • Estimated timeline We will review applicants quickly and begin immediately." Apply tot his job