Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Overheads

Ubisoft; Paris; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading gaming company is seeking an Associate Director Financial Planning Overheads in Paris. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and providing actionable insights on overhead expenses. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial analysis, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. A hybrid work model is offered, with some days in the office.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced service-oriented environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead the tracking budgeting forecasting and planning processes for publishing operating expenses and headcount.
• Drive monthly and quarterly performance reviews providing insightful analysis on overhead trends.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models and tools for scenario planning.

Connaissances

Strong analytical acumen

Excellent business partnering

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Outils

ERP systems

Oracle Planning solutions

Description du poste

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as an Associate Director Financial Planning Overheads. This position will report to the Senior Director Financial Planning. The role is responsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis of all overhead expenses across Ubisoft’s Publishing organization, ensuring effective cost control and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical acumen, excellent business partnering capabilities and a deep understanding of financial planning best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global tracking budgeting forecasting and planning processes for Publishing operating expenses and headcount.
• Partner with department heads (e.g. HR IT Marketing) to understand cost drivers validate assumptions and align financial targets with strategic priorities.
• Drive monthly and quarterly performance reviews providing insightful analysis on overhead trends risks and opportunities to business partners the executive team and Corporate Finance.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of overheads in accordance with corporate policies and standards.
• Support strategic initiatives transformation programs and cost-efficiency projects by providing relevant financial inputs and actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models and tools for scenario planning resource optimization and cost management.
• Lead or support finance transformation initiatives including ERP system implementation automation dashboard development and continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with worldwide finance teams to harmonize data structures and streamline processes across the Publishing business.
• Lead and develop a team of four FP&A analysts fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics or related field.
• Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis with a strong track record of leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in handling large multi-dimensional datasets. Experience with ERP systems and planning tools—preferably Hyperion Essbase and Oracle Planning solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on problem solver with strong analytical acumen and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced service-oriented environment with complex and heterogeneous data structures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Able to foster a collaborative team culture and promote cross-functional alignment.
• Fluency in English is required.

Additional Information

• Location: Saint-Mand France
• Duration of work: Full-time
• Remote or on-site: Flexible working organization to be discussed with the manager of the role in accordance with the Ubisoft Work From Home policy -3 days a week in our Saint-Mand office.

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 that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

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.

The position is attached to the International Headquarters in Paris.

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Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

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Department / Functional Area: Finance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1