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Ubisoft Montreal

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Auto-translated from French · original: Analyste Principal·e Planification Financière

5 day week30 days PTOOnsite · Montreal, QC, Canada

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams spread across the four corners of the world who create original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, including Just Dance and many more. We believe that diversity of perspectives drives progress for both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

As a Senior Financial Planning Analyst at Ubisoft Montréal, reporting to the Vice-Presidency of Finance, you will act as the lead strategic finance partner for one or more brands, franchises and production teams. You will combine financial planning and analysis, strategic partnering, team management and coordination across studios to support financial performance and long-term planning. You will also help maintain consistent financial practices across the Creative House.

What you will do

  • Guide the preparation of budgets and forecasts and develop long-term financial plans for Ubisoft's brands;

  • Assess project performance, costs and profitability, and identify risks, opportunities and concrete recommendations;

  • Develop business plans, investment cases and financial scenarios that support franchise and portfolio strategies;

  • Collaborate with production teams, brand management and leadership to provide financial guidance throughout the project lifecycle;

  • Prepare and present quarterly business reviews (QBRs), leadership reports and performance findings;

  • Develop, track and continuously improve key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs);

  • Standardize financial planning and analysis processes, planning methods and reporting practices across studios;

  • Act as the main financial planning point of contact for other Creative Houses and company stakeholders;

  • Guide cross-functional initiatives with production intelligence, workforce planning, finance and other support functions teams;

  • Manage, coach and develop finance specialists while maintaining high-quality financial support and business partnering.

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics or a related field;

  • Apply relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, financial strategic partnering, strategic finance or business planning;

  • Manage and develop finance specialists through clear guidance and constructive feedback;

  • Build financial models, forecasts, budgets and investment cases that support business planning;

  • Interpret complex financial data and propose practical solutions;

  • Communicate and present information clearly to leadership stakeholders;

  • Work effectively in a matrix environment spanning multiple studios;

  • Exercise sound business judgment when assessing priorities, risks and opportunities;

  • Collaborate across functions, showing initiative and supporting continuous improvement.

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