Senior Financial Analyst - Studio Finance

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst - Studio Finance Requisition ID: R027915 Job Description: Job Title : Senior Financial Analyst- Studio Finance Reporting To: Director- Studio Finance Department : Studio Finance Location: Santa Monica, CA Your Mission Activision is looking for a highly motivated, energetic and financially minded individual to join the Activision Publishing Finance team. This position will provide global studio finance support to the iconic first-person shooter Call of Duty franchises (which includes the storied Modern Warfare and Black Ops franchises!) as well as other Activision titles focusing on the following responsibilities: Support studio planning and strategy efforts to help develop the next wave of blockbuster titles Support business planning efforts (annual and long-range planning) Support the quarterly forecast with a focus on accurate forecasting and variance analysis to provide business understanding Act as the finance representative for a collection of our game studios Play key role in the delivery of updates to studio leadership Partner with business counterparts globally to plan, forecast and ensure delivery against development budgets, influence long-term investments, cost savings and efficiencies. Assist with the execution of project greenlights and provide monthly project status updates Partner with HR to monitor hiring trends and ensure projects are adequately supported Help with other ad-hoc projects that arise in this fast paced, ever-changing industry Our team is lean, dynamic, and focused- which means you will have real responsibility and the opportunity to have high impact in one of the leading companies in the interactive entertainment space. Strong financial and business acumen, a desire to learn, attention to detail, timely follow-through, adaptability, and the ability to effectively manage against multiple priorities are keys to success in this role. Player Profile The key qualifications for this role include: 3-5 years of experience in operations finance, FP&A, brand finance, accounting, consulting or related area Strong partnership and collaboration skills Strong personal presence and communication to work across finance, marketing, development, and executive leadership in pursuit of business goals Strong user of Excel, PowerPoint and financial management tools Strong finance, business acumen and general analytical skills Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (advanced degree or certification a plus) Experience with financial systems desired High energy; passion for games is a plus Your Platform We’re headquartered in Santa Monica, California, housing multiple teams across many disciplines of Marketing, PR, Sales, Supply Chain and other corporate functions such as HR, IT, Legal, Facilities and Finance. Santa Monica is the nerve center of our company, where the best ideas combine with unrivalled rigor to create the biggest and best entertainment experiences in the world. Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.   We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate,