Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for advertisers to the #1 cross- platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty® and Overwatch® Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®. The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences.
Activision Blizzard Media is looking for a highly motivated, energetic and financially minded individual. This position will provide support and lead certain finance areas in our rapidly growing business, providing advertising services to iconic franchises such as Candy Crush, Farm Heroes and Call of Duty.
Our team and our business are lean, focused and rapidly growing which means you will have a wide range of responsibilities and the opportunity to have a high impact on our future. Strong financial and commercial acumen, a desire to learn, attention to detail, timely follow- through, adaptability, willingness to challenge yourself and others and the ability to effectively manage against multiple priorities are keys to success in this role.
Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
Your role within Activision Blizzard Media
- Lead the annual and quarterly forecast processes in collaboration with our group company
- Build forecast processes involving business partners to produce accurate forecasts and support the team leaders in resource planning and tracking
- Build financial templates to collect, review and discuss forecast submissions
- Master our financial systems to submit our forecasts and create regular and ad- hoc reporting
- Develop an understanding of KPIs and business drivers to build, improve and maintain detailed revenue models for forecasting and weekly pacing processes
- Produce relevant and insightful Annual Operating Plan and Quarterly Forecasts and Reporting packs for executive review
- Partner with our accounting team in London to ensure that our monthly, quarterly P&L is accurate
- Own ABM’s Management P&L and produce reporting packs focused on variances to forecast and annual plans with a focus on actionable insights
- Play a key role in the delivery of the consolidated three- year Long Range Planning model
- Partner with business counterparts to plan, forecast and ensure delivery against budgets. Influence long- term cost savings and efficiencies
- Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
- Help with other ad- hoc projects that arise in this fast paced, ever- changing industry
The key qualifications for this role include:
- 3- 5 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, accounting or related area
- Experience in advertising or gaming preferred
- Extensive business and financial modeling experience
- Strong business partnering and collaboration skills
- Strong user of Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with financial systems (Hyperion Planning) required
- Experience with TM1 Financial Systems desired
- Confidence in voicing your opinions in an informed and critical manner to challenge the status quo
- Strong finance, business acumen and general analytical skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (advanced degree or certification a plus)
- Able to present complex issues in clear, simple language. Experience in presenting commercial and financial metrics to non- finance teams and key stakeholders
