Justin Shaak

Experience

1. Fp & a Lead Destiny Universe

   Bungie

   Jan 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I am a collaborative and results-oriented professional dedicated to driving financial success and supporting organizational growth. With my strong analytical skills, strategic mindset, and ability to communicate complex financial information effectively, I contribute to informed decision-making and the achievement of key business objectives. • Strategic Financial Planning: Act as a subject matter expert on the long-term financial model, partnering with the Strategic Planning team to achieve strategic initiatives and establish budget targets. Provide insights and recommendations to drive business growth and profitability. • Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the business unit (BU) in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. Ensure accurate forecasting, provide variance analysis, and offer actionable insights to support informed decision-making. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional partners to identify and manage key financial performance drivers, business metrics, and headcount planning. Foster alignment between BU leadership and functional/discipline leads in planning and reporting processes. • Reporting and Presentations: Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports, analyses, and presentations for Management Business Reviews (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Present relevant operating and financial metrics in an easily understandable format to senior executives, influencing decision-making and identifying opportunities and risks. • Deal Modeling and Financial Analysis: Manage actuals in the current year business model and provide deal modeling for product development projects. Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and provide recommendations to enhance financial planning systems and tools. • Continuous Improvement: Strive for continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting accuracy, and partnerships. Seek opportunities to enhance efficiencies and streamline operations.

Education

• Westminster College

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting

  2013 — 2015

• University of Utah

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

  2011 — 2013