Financial Analyst

at  Blizzard Entertainment

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Financial Analyst
Department: Blizzard Finance
Location: Irvine, CA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or related areas
• 2 or more years accounting & finance experience, preferably at a publicly traded company
• The highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail in a dynamic, multitasking environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills at coordinating and consolidating inputs across multiple functions
• Validated ability to roll up sleeves and work in a hands-on capacity.
• Teammate capable of communicating and collaborating across global and cross-functional partners.
• Knowledge of general accounting and financial planning
• Able to vary work hours as needed to collaborate with global teammates.
• Able to work independently, with limited direction.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial and operating reports including, but not limited to, monthly operating statements, forecasts, monthly variance analysis, and budget data.
• Perform month/quarter/annual close activities which include analyzing accounts, making journal entries, performing account reconciliations, preparing reports and financial statements, and resolving issues as needed.
• You will participate in the preparation of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, cost trackers, and long-range plans.
• Assist in the development and production of monthly dashboard reports, providing regular updates on YTD, QTD, and MTD performance to management.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures.
• You will help streamline procedures and improve system efficiency.
• Monitor performance indicators, highlight trends, and analyze causes of unexpected variance.
• You will support the management team and department heads with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed.
• Assist in preparing presentations and supporting materials for management.
• Additional departmental duties as needed and assigned, of which the above are representative