Description

At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services. We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences. People that work at Keywords are passionate, talented, committed and resourceful. Human talent is our most valuable resource and as a business, we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work as teams whether we are physically together in one of our 50 studios around the world or working together virtually. Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way.

Keywords Studios is a listed company with a strong track record of delivering to the expectations. As the group grows, we are strengthening the organization of one of our key business lines: Localization.

This Business Controller internal role fits in our Localization Service Line (Loc SL). The Business Controller manages the financial reporting, provides controllership and oversees the business and financial operations of the SL. It performs financial analysis, develops financial planning processes and designs and implements overall business plans working closely with the Management of the service.

Key responsibilities and activities

Understand business/economic/environmental drivers of Actual results versus Operating Plan and Forecast
Ensure financial planning processes for revenue and direct expenses
strategically capture, carefully estimate and skillfully communicate business impacting events.
Manage & Support the SL revenue- and expense-reporting, ensuring control, accuracy, predictability and timely delivery of figures, analysis and comments.
Ensure all local, regional and corporate reporting for SL is completed accurately and on-time as directed.
Support the SL in pursuit financial targets through in-depth analysis and sharing of financial knowledge.
Actively ensure compliance with laws, policies and best practices.
Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly accounts.
Support the enhancement and compliance of Finance processes, standards and systems.
Acts as the Business Finance contact for SL Director, Managers and all Global Managerial Roles of SL.
Communicate, discusse and challenge financial impacts with SL Director and SL Managers.
Prepare and present at SL related meetings where financial input/commentary is required/requested.
Anticipate changes, seek better practices and contribute to the Service Line as a whole to be successful in its aims.

Requirements

4-5 years of previous experiences gained in a Business Finance department, preferable in multinational contest
Bachelor (or higher degree) in Business Administration or Economics
Fluent in English, spoken and written
Availability to travel worldwide (5%-10% of time)

Core Competencies Required

Analytical Thinking: ability to formulate and understand business issues, situations or problems by breaking them down into smaller parts and analyze them.
Data Interpretation: understand the data to provide focused guidance
Quality Awareness: focus on safeguarding and enhancing the quality of what we do in terms of accuracy, timeliness and consistent with policies, guidelines and best practices
Flexibility: ability to live and act in a climate of change. Handle stress and demands in a calm thoughtful manner with the ability to prioritize, monitor and control operations.
Customer service: aim to exceed SL support requirements and expectations. Have strong customer focus, to create value for the supported SL.
Initiative and responsibility: willingness to act pro-actively by identifying opportunities and anticipate changes.
IT skills: Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and in reporting/financial systems. The knowledge of Netsuite is welcome. Knowledge of BI systems principles

Location: flexible location, within European time zone or surrounding