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."
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