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Financial Analyst
Ubisoft
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Company Description
Ubisoft is composed of over 12,000 talented people located in 28 countries across the globe. With around 85% of its staff devoted to game development, Ubisoft has the 2nd largest in-house creative team in the world.
The company’s 27 different creative studios work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more.
With an expansive global distribution network, Ubisoft is also a company that stays in close contact with its local fans.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
• Lead the development of the annual gross margin budget and financial forecasts for LATAM Retail and Digital business, including the aggregation of data, development of supporting models and use of competitive data
• Understand market dynamics, business trends, and competitive landscape to provide insight on impact to key titles and business
• Compile, track and analyze events impacting acquisition; integrate events impact into models to improve forecast accuracy
• Coordinate the collection of forecast inputs (i.e. Price Plan, Promotions calendar, catalog forecast) and challenge assumptions when needed
• Work closely with Managing Director of LATAM and each territories to understand and communicate key drivers, risks and opportunities, underlying planning assumptions, and overall financial performance
• Partner cross-functionally to provide a breadth of insight and financial decision support; create analyses, commentary and presentation materials for Executive and Sales teams
• Work with sales team to analyze optimal sku plan and the price-volume-mix impact of different strategies
• Prepare a monthly reporting package that includes comprehensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting, analysis of key business trends, and actual versus forecast variance analysis encompassing proactive commentary on business performance.
• Identify key performance metrics and indicators that will help management to assess profitability of individual games and customers. Develop and maintain product and customer profitability models
Continually enhance the quality, efficiency and scale of financial information produced, through financial models, process improvements, financial tools and automation
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required, MBA preferred
• Advanced Proficiency in financial analysis & financial modeling
• Experience in analysis of retail sales, digital sales, & consumer marketing is a plus
• Minimum 2 years of financial analysis experience
• Team player that can listen and communicate effectively with client groups, analyze needs, and find best practice solutions
• Action oriented individual who can visualize solutions and execute them efficiently and effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities with emphasis on communication with senior management
Superior spreadsheet modeling and presentation skills with robust knowledge of Advanced MS Excel. MicroStrategy, Tableau, PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning & Essbase a plus
Additional Information
Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.