FP&A Manager (FTC)

Blizzard Entertainment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking an FP&A Manager (FTC) to manage a $90M regional budget, ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency across various regions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems. This role involves international collaboration and the preparation of accurate financial forecasts.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 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 forecasts and Annual Operating Plans (AOP).
• Provide strategic financial analysis on cost performance.
• Collaborate with HR on headcount and workforce planning.
• Manage the central EMEA Marketing budget.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Stakeholder influence

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Essbase

Hyperion

OBIEE

Job description

Team Name:

Job Title:

FP&A Manager (FTC)

Requisition ID:

R025792

Job Description:

Your Mission

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