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Senior Finance Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst

It’s an exciting time to be part of Media Molecule as we look to further push the creative boundaries of gaming. We are evolving and growing rapidly! As a result, we are looking for a talented, commercially astute Senior Finance Analyst to join the team. There’s a huge amount of scope to make an impact in this newly created role and potential for future career growth. Partnering closely with the new Commercial Director, Studio Operations and collaborating with PlayStation Studios Finance team, the Senior Finance Analyst will;

• Prepare, track and follow-up on project and studio budgets together with production and management;
• Coordinate and contribute to financial forecasting of production and project(s) together with and upon the request of the Commercial Director, Business Performance Director and/or PlayStation Studios Finance team
• Draft and present monthly (performance) reports to production, PlayStation Studios Finance team and management
• Provide ad-hoc analyses and reports on (financial) subjects both upon request from PlayStation Studios Finance team, production and management as well as upon your own discretion/insight
• Participate/advise in contract negotiations when it comes to financial structures
• Develop, implement, and maintain workflows around forecasts and actuals.

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience in a similar Snr Finance /Finance Analyst role, ideally gained within the gaming or creative industries
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to explain complex problems in simple terms and/or visualisations.
• Ability to turn a strategic proposition into an executable plan, fully supported by a financial model suited to the business
• Problem solver, highly analytical and commercial thinker
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence effectively and build collaborative, positive working relationships across the studio and with the Playstation Finance team
• Highly organised and detail oriented
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken (English)
• Able to manage tight deadlines to ensure key deliverables are met
• Experience in the Video Games Industry or comparable creative industry a plus

Media Molecule is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.