Accounting & Budgeting Manager

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

About the Role

Ubisoft Milan is looking for an Accounting & Budgeting Manager to join our Finance team and support the studio’s operations. In this role, you will oversee all accounting activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations, while also managing budget control for our game development projects. Supported by an Accountant reporting to you, you will contribute to financial reporting at both company and group level through Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).

This is a key role that combines technical accounting skills with financial insight in a creative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, intercompany, banks, and fixed assets
• Manage monthly and year-end closings and ensure timely preparation of statutory financial statements in collaboration with the tax consultant (OIC/Italian GAAP)
• Coordinate with auditors and external consultants for statutory audit and tax matters
• Supervise cash flow, payments, and tax deadlines

Cost Control & Budgeting

• Responsible for the studio OPEX and CAPEX budgeting and quarterly forecast
• Responsible for budgeting HR and personnel costs supported by the HR Department
• Planning Headcounts along with producers to ensure data consistency on studio projects
• Collaboration across different studios to consolidate costs on different projects

Group Reporting & Consolidation (HFM)

• Manage monthly and quarterly group reporting processes
• Upload and validate data into HFM (Hyperion Financial Management)
• Ensure consistency between local ERP systems and group reporting templates
• Liaise with group finance for audit and consolidation requirements

Tax Credits & Funding

• Oversee the preparation of documentation for video game tax credits
• Work with legal and fiscal consultants on filings and compliance
• Collaborate with national institutions and public bodies, such as DG Cinema and MiC, on grant applications and related funding opportunities.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields

Experience

• Consolidated experience in accounting and cost control roles, ideally in the gaming, tech, or media industry
• Experience with group reporting tools like HFM is strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficient with ERP systems, Oracle PeopleSoft preferably (e.g. Zucchetti, Oracle, SAP)
• Fluent in English; French knowledge would be a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Solid knowledge of Italian GAAP (OIC); IFRS is a plus
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Experience with cash pooling is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Proactive and organized, with excellent time management
• Ability to collaborate with creative and technical teams
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment

Additional Information

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We value and celebrate the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We strongly encourage people of different backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities and other legally protected individuals to apply.

In order to consider your application, please send us your resume.

The position is based in Assago (MI - Italy).

Maximum salary for this position is 50.000 EUR gross yearly.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.