Financial Planning Analyst – Marketing at Ubisoft

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Budget Tracking, Data Analysis, Excel Skills, Business Judgment, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Analytical Skills, Marketing Investments, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Investment Prioritization, Process Implementation

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Company Description Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown! Job Description Ubisoft, a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry, is currently seeking a full-time Financial Planning Analyst, Marketing as part of the Financial Planning and Analysis team. This individual will support the forecasting process, expenses analysis and budget tracking for marketing investments across the Global Publishing organization. The ideal candidate is a business partner comfortable working with executives and stakeholders of all levels and with demonstrated experience collaborating across functions. He/She has a strong financial and analytical mindset, solid business judgment, is comfortable working with complex and evolving tools and data structures, pays attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced work environment. The position will be located in Paris (France) and report directly to the Sr. Manager, Financial Planning Marketing based in Paris. Responsibilities: Financial Planning for Marketing & Sales Investments – Business Partner role Support Publishing’s global tracking, forecasting and annual plan of key franchise marketing budgets. Perform consolidation and reconciliation of company-wide Marketing expenses for a holistic spend view Collaborate with Transversal Marketing and Finance Analytics teams to validate marketing business assumptions. Support marketing executives to validate investment prioritization Analyze historical benchmarks and title ambitions to recommend marketing investment Provide in-depth financial analysis of actual spends and perform monthly variance analysis for business partners and management meetings Partner with accounting and marketing teams to ensure accuracy of bookings. Manage intercompany rebills for Marketing spend per transfer pricing guidance for both actual and forecast Help implement processes to enhance marketing investment tracking, visibility and streamlined reporting Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher with strong academic performance in a relevant focus such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics Relevant FP&A experience (the mission can be adapted to either junior or more senior profiles) Former experience working in a multifaceted and shifting environment, particularly within an organization undergoing significant transformation, would be a plus Advanced Excel skills and data manipulation of large, multi-dimensional data sets Strong analytical, finance, accounting, and business judgment Strong business partnering and communication skills, with a proven track record of working across all levels of the organization Fluency in English and French is a must have Additional Information Ubisoft's perks 💰 Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks. 👶 Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks. 📍 Our office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building. According to Ubisoft's hybrid work model, our flexible work policy includes a minimum of 3 days a week in our Saint-Mandé office and the remaining 2 days working from home. Recruitment process [30 minutes] : phone call with a recruiter, [90 minutes] : interview with the manager of the role with an excel test, [60 minutes] : interview with the manager of the role and the recruiter, [30 minutes] : interview with the Senior Director of the Financial Planning, Information about Ubisoft 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 gamers’ community. We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work. Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

The Financial Planning Analyst will support the forecasting process, expenses analysis, and budget tracking for marketing investments. This role involves collaborating with various teams to validate marketing business assumptions and providing in-depth financial analysis of actual spends.