QUALIFICATIONS RECHERCHÉES

• Licence en commerce ou expérience professionnelle équivalente.
• Plus de 5 ans d’expérience dans le domaine financier, idéalement dans le secteur des services ou des jeux vidéo.
• Solides compétences analytiques et maîtrise de la modélisation financière et de l’analyse de données.
• Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et communicationnelles, à l’aise pour travailler avec des interlocuteurs issus ou non du domaine financier.
• Esprit proactif et orienté vers les solutions.
• Maîtrise avancée d’Excel, une expérience avec des systèmes financiers tels que SAP ou des plateformes similaires est préférable.
• Passionné de jeux vidéo et fort intérêt pour l’industrie du jeu vidéo.

QUALIFICATIONS SOUHAITÉES

• Expérience avec le logiciel Tableau.
• Expérience dans le domaine des jeux en ligne.

// ENGLISH VERSION //

In May 2021, we embarked on a journey to start Haven Studios with a small team and big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio where we could make the kind of games we’ve always wanted to create – and games we’ve longed to play.
We’ve made amazing progress in a short time thanks to our talented, passionate team and their exceptional contributions. We established a culture at Haven grounded in kindness, adaptability and courage that unlocks creativity. Our first new IP for PlayStation is on track to deliver a AAA multiplayer experience with a vision to build a systemic and evolving world focused on freedom, thrill, and playfulness that will keep players entertained and engaged for years.
Haven joined the PlayStation Studios family in 2022, and we are on track to build an exclusive new IP for Playstation and grow the first Sony game development team in Canada.
Position – Finance Lead
We are looking for a proactive and solutions-oriented Finance Lead to join our team. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong people skills, capable of translating financial data into actionable insights that support decision-making and streamline processes across the business. The Finance Lead will work closely with the production team and department heads to align financial goals with company strategy and help deliver a profitable AAA game.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors in Commerce or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of relevant finance experience, ideally in the service or gaming industry.
• Strong analytical skills and fluency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
• High proficiency in Excel, experience with financial systems such as SAP or similar platforms is preferred.
• Avid gamer and strong interest in the gaming industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Tableau Software.
• Experience working on Live Service games.

• Drive annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in collaboration with department leads.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports and insights to inform business strategy and operational decisions.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimization, and improved financial efficiency
• Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Partner with production and operational teams to align financial goals with company strategy.
• Oversee month-end close, KPI reporting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and deliver government subsidy reports and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Lead and mentor finance team members.
• Foster a collaborative finance function that supports the wider organization.
• Encourage a continuous improvement mindset, using feedback and financial analysis to enhance systems and workflows.
• Ensure financial operations comply with local regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards.