Financial Analyst

2K; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

2K, headquartered in Novato, California, is a global game publisher and a Take-Two subsidiary known for NBA 2K, BioShock, Borderlands, and more. The FP&A Financial Analyst role supports game studios with production budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis, driving strategic financial targets.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in accounting/finance, experience forecasting, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years accounting or finance experience.
• Experience creating financial forecasts and modeling different scenarios (video games, ecommerce, or mobile apps preferred).
• Strong track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work while maintaining relationships.
• Able to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain sophisticated game production budgets and schedules in partnership with Studio, Publishing and Development Services teams.
• Prepare and verify financial data, including month end performance, reclasses and accruals, annual operating budgets, development reviews and ad hoc analysis.
• Partner on headcount and external resource planning across projects and titles.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual review presentations for Studios, Publishing and Finance partners.
• Support compliance processes; including project/time tracking and tracking of key milestone and license payments.
• Review revenue and marketing forecasts and align with production budgets and financial targets.

Skills

Accounting experience

Finance forecasting

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Tableau

Oracle

Workday

SQL

Job description

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA 2K, renowned BioShock, Borderlands, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization and XCOM brands; popular WWE 2K and WWE SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR 2K.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role.

What We Need

The FP&A Financial Analyst will directly support our Games Studios, driving production & studio budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis. This is a key role in the development of, and measurement against, our financial targets for our most important game franchises. A successful candidate must be highly analytical and detail oriented, demonstrate expertise in developing and maintaining complex financial models, and provide succinct analyses to inform a wide range of business decisions

What You Will Do

• Create and maintain sophisticated game production budgets and schedules in partnership with Studio, Publishing and Development Services teams
• Prepare and verify financial data, including month end financial performance, reclasses and accruals, annual operating budgets, development reviews and ad hoc opportunity and risk analysis
• Partner on headcount and external resource planning and allocation plans across projects and titles
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual review presentations for Studios, Publishing and Finance partners
• Support compliance processes; including project/time tracking and tracking of key milestone and license payments
• Review revenue and marketing forecasts and consider interplay with production budgets and alignment with financial targets

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• At least 2 years accounting or finance experience
• Experience creating financial forecasts and modeling different scenarios, ideally in video games, e-commerce, or mobile apps
• Strong background of delivering accurate, high-quality work while maintaining strong working relationships
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; or equivalent experience
• Experience using databases and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Oracle, Workday, SQL)

Bonus Points

• Passion for gaming
• Proficiency with SQL, JDE, Tableau, Python, Snowflake

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $68,000 and $100,640 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If hired, employee will be in an at-will position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts