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Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead the process for preparing the annual budget and monthly long-range forecasts.
• Prepare and publish accurate, timely and reliable reporting and analysis of monthly and quarterly results to the studio and corporate leadership teams.
• Lead the development of excellent, user friendly management reporting tools.
• Work closely with studio management, development directors, producers, and other personnel to provide financial support and analysis of the studio and projects.
• Track and code revenues and costs for all projects and overhead departments on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly reports to management comparing actual results to budget and analyzing variances.
• Work with studio and business development personnel to define project budget and review contracts for proposals
• Work with managers to develop and periodically update budgets and forecasts at the studio, department and project level.
• Provide variance reporting and analysis at the project, department and studio level to senior management, producers and financial personnel.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and analysis for current and future projects and for bids.
• Ensure adherence to the financial tracking processes and internal controls.
• Ensure the financial and operating targets are aligned with the business unit's strategic plan.
• Provide business analytic strength to help drive initiatives that are critical to the ongoing growth of the company.
• Develop a strong collaborative relationship with the development and publishing team.
• Serve as liaison between development and publishing units and finance
• Manage employee allocations for current and proposed projects; predict staffing needs based on these allocations.
• Responsible for maintenance and control over outside contractor contracts.
• Responsible for entering and maintaining outside contractor milestone schedules in the financial systems, monitoring completion of milestones, obtaining approvals for vendor milestone invoices, providing accounting with a listing of milestones to be accrued at month-end.
• Responsible for coding project-related expenses.

• Knowledge of financial products and accounting principles including Generally Accepted Acounting Principles
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and statements
• Exceptional reasoning, analysis, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience in the video game or entertainment industries is helpful, but not required
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Power BI (or another business intelligence platform) and NAV preferred
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Direct experience with project accounting including revenue recognition
• Proficient in accounting, internal budgeting/forecasting procedures and financial reporting
• Demonstrated Ability To:
• Work well under pressure
• Communicate effectively within a large group/multiple project environment
• Think critically and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues
• Adhere to high personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work
• Be self-motivated
• Quickly master proprietary tools and development processes
• Meet deadlines designated for team and individual projects
• Maintain strict confidentiality with privileged information
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Administer a large number of parallel processes
• Compile and effectively analyze industry and project related data
• Work effectively in a heavily networked environment, including use of intranet, shared scheduling and folders, instant messaging with local and remote teams
• Work well with others.
• Produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with people at all levels in the organization
• Implement and monitor complex plans and schedules.
• Show respect for individuals in all situations.
• Take direction and criticism
• Coordinate and influence processes, people, information flows and deliverable's
• Provide leadership and drive to create and ensure adherence to processes
• Apply proactive and creative approaches to problem solving
• Build effective working relationships inside and outside of the finance and studio team
• Education:
• Bachelors Degree or Higher; MBA a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Vocational training and working experience may be substituted for education.