FP&A Manager (FTC)

Blizzard Entertainment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London seeks a Finance Manager to manage a $90M regional budget for the EMEA & LATAM regions. The role involves collaborating with various international teams to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Business, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial tools like Oracle and Essbase. This position offers a dynamic working environment in a globally recognized company.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work cross-regionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the OPEX budget for the EMEA & LATAM region.
• Lead preparation of accurate forecasts and Annual Operating Plans (AOP).
• Act as the primary finance contact for the Dublin Localization team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Essbase

Hyperion

OBIEE

Job description

As a key member of the International Finance team, you manage and optimize a $90M regional budget (90% OPEX, 10% Marketing). You will collaborate closely with Finance and Operational leaders across EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and global teams in the US and Dublin, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment across all regions.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Finance Management (EMEA & LATAM)

• Own the OPEX budget for the EMEA & LATAM region, partnering with department leads to manage costs, monitor variances, drive budget accountability and ensure alignment with strategic financial objectives
• Work with the accounting team to complete month-end and year-end close activities
• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate forecasts and Annual Operating Plans (AOP), working closely with functional leaders and finance partners. Present key insights to senior stakeholders.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and executive-level reporting on cost performance, including variance commentary and actionable insights. Present findings to the senior stakeholder to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with HR on headcount and workforce planning, compensation modeling, and other people-related finance projects.
• Manage the central EMEA Marketing budget (e.g. retainer fees for Digital, Partnerships, PR), ensuring disciplined budget management, accurate forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements across financial workflows and tools (Oracle, OBIEE, Essbase), focusing on streamlined operations, improved reporting accuracy, and scalable system functionality
• Support implementation and testing of financial system upgrades to ensure efficiency and long-term reliability

International Collaboration & Consolidation

• Work with the APAC FP&A team to consolidate financial data across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, ensuring consistency and a unified international financial view for global reporting and leadership alignment.

Finance Business Partnering – Dublin Localization Team

• Act as the primary finance contact for the Dublin Localization team, supporting day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
• Approve POs, invoices, and hiring requests, and review and sign off on monthly payroll.
• Partner with the VP of Localization on cost control, budget management, and spend visibility.
• Provide ongoing financial support and guidance to local teams.
• Collaborate with Global Studio Finance to align on forecast cycles and deliver timely month- and quarter-end variance commentary.
• Support ad hoc projects and financial initiatives as needed.

Your Profile

• Degree-qualified in Finance, Business, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Proven ability to work cross-regionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Advanced Excel and system proficiency (Oracle, Essbase, Hyperion; OBIEE a plus)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional European languages a plus
• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
• Proactive, collaborative team player with a good sense of humor

About Us

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Skylanders, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush, and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

We’re proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies To Work For” for five consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies,” and “Future 50” lists. Our 10,000+ global employees are some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology.

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