Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Overheads

Ubisoft; Paris; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ubisoft is seeking a Senior Manager Financial Planning to lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis of overhead expenses. This role involves deep collaboration with various departments, driving insights for strategic priorities, and developing financial models to support initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in financial planning, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Prestations

Profit Sharing

25 paid time off days

Healthcare for you and your family

Lunch vouchers (€9/day)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Track record of leading high-performing finance teams.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsabilités

• Lead budgeting and financial analysis of overhead expenses.
• Collaborate with department heads to align financial targets.
• Drive performance reviews and provide insights on trends.

Connaissances

Analytical Acumen

Business Partnering

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Outils

Excel

Hyperion Essbase

Oracle Planning solutions

Description du poste

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as Senior ManagerFinancial 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 Ubisofts 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 toolspreferably 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 :

Profit Sharing yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your Navigo pass is paid by the company lunch vouchers (9 / day) healthcare for you and your family and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.

Our brand new office is located in Saint Mand (Metro line 1 Saint Mand station). Gym available in the building.

Recruitment process

30 minutes : phone call with the recruiter

60 minutes : interview with the hiring manager and the recruiter

30 minutes : final interview with our SVP Finance Analytics & Operations.

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.

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.

Check out this guide to help you with your application and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Financial Services,Financial Performance,Variance Analysis,Journal Entries,Account Management,ACH,Customer Accounts,General Ledger Accounts,Payroll,Customer Relationships,Financial Statements,Annual Reports

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1