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Sr. Financial Analyst – Overhead (F/H/NB)
2 years ago
Job Description
Ubisoft, a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry, is currently seeking a full-time Sr. Financial Analyst, Overhead to be part of the Financial Planning and Analysis team, with specific focused on overhead costs. This individual will provide partnership and support to the various functions across the organization and engage directly with senior management to understand the drivers of operating expenses and turn that understanding into forecasts that drive critical strategic decisions.
The ideal candidate is a strong business partner with demonstrated experience handling confidential information. He/She will have very strong finance, accounting, solid business judgment, attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
This individual will be located in Paris and report to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Overhead.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the operating expenses and headcount budgeting and forecasting for assigned business partners. Partner with leadership team and HR to develop a full understanding of their organization's strategic priorities, resource and headcount needs
- Work closely with HR department on headcount, staffing fully loaded costs, and attrition assumptions
- Prepare monthly reporting - analyzing financial results, synthesizing key trends, assessing current and future business risk, and communicating key messages to senior management.
- Provide variance analysis of expenses and headcount, clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments
- Partner with accounting team during month and quarter accounting end close to ensure accuracy of bookings. Manage intercompany rebills for staffing costs.
- Provide ongoing support to IT organization for all planning, forecasting purposes
- Support the development and implementation of expense management policies and initiatives.
- Partner with Purchasing department to ensure spend compliance and address areas of financial opportunity
- Identify, analyze and pursue cost savings opportunities
- Develop management presentations for an executive-level audience resulting from forecast review process, financial analysis and business case analysis
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher with strong academic performance in a relevant focus such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- Strong expertise in relevant Corporate FP&A experience
- Strong foundation in Excel, Hyperion Essbase and Oracle planning tools
- Fluency in English is a must have
Additional Information
This position is based in Saint-Mandé (Métro St Mandé - line 1 / RER Chateau De Vincennes - line A)
Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our players’ community.
Company Description
Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent has brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us Create the unknown.
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