Senior Financial Analyst

Unity Technologies SF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Technologies SF, based in Union Square, New York, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to lead FP&A activities, including close, forecasting, and planning. You will partner across Finance, Accounting and business units to drive investments aligned with strategic priorities and to modernize processes with AI tools.

The role requires strong data analytics, forecasting, and communication skills to influence senior leadership. Base salary reflects market norms for this location and role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field from a top academic institution.
• At least two years of work experience, preferably in Strategy Consulting or Investment Banking.
• Keen interest in technology and software including Generative AI, gaming and interactive 3D, and advertising technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly consolidated close process, quarterly forecast, and annual planning.
• Work with business units to establish investment plans for near and long-term horizons.
• Provide weekly/monthly reporting on financial metrics and KPIs.
• Prepare materials for Executive, Board meetings, and earnings calls.
• Lead system and process improvement initiatives to scale FP&A processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Modeling

Data analysis

AI tooling adoption

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Claude in Excel

Office Connect

Job description

The opportunityJoin Unity and be a Senior Financial Analyst part of the FP&A team that supports the leading global game engine used by 3 billion people globally! As a Senior Financial Analyst at a multi-billion-dollar public company based in our Union Square offices in New York City, you will play a pivotal role in helping our business model evolve from a SaaS model to an AI token-based, advertising-supported model, and be at the forefront of this evolution. You will partner closely with all levels, cross-functionally across Finance, and Accounting, and business division leaders to engage in financial planning, strategic analysis, reporting, and operational improvement, informing and influencing decisions that will impact the P&L. You will succeed in this role because you are intellectually curious, analytical, driven, and like solving problems within a fast paced environment. We want you to be part of our journey! Unity is the world’s leading game engine, supported by the most successful game development community in history and powered by a system that ensures each decision is informed by what players love.What you'll be doingLead the monthly consolidated close process, quarterly forecast, and annual planning to ensure investment and resource allocations are aligned with Unity's strategic prioritiesWork closely with business units and functional teams to establish investment plans for both the near and long-termWork cross-functionally to ensure accurate weekly and monthly reporting on financial metrics and Key Performance IndicatorsHelp prepare materials and narratives for internal Executive meetings, Board of Directors meetings, and earnings callsPerform ad-hoc projects and financial analysis to support senior management and strategic business decisions.Lead system and process improvement initiatives to support our growth and drive efficiencies that help us scale and automate FP&A processesWhat we're looking forBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field from a top academic institutionAt least two (2) years of work experience, preferably in Strategy Consulting or Investment bankingKeen interest in technology and software including Generative AI, gaming and interactive 3D, and advertising technologyOrientation towards eliminating spreadsheets and slideware through the use of AI tools, including Claude in Excel, Office Connect; Demonstrated willingness to adopt AI-powered tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and analytical depth. Experience using AI assistants, copilots, or automation tools in a professional context is a plus.Expert-level ability to parse large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within a global technology stack. Strong financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and planning skills with an ability to turn data into meaningful insights.Exceptional communication skills with the "executive presence" required to influence senior leaders and stakeholders across diverse functional areas.Ability to distill complex analyses into insights that drive actionAdditional informationRelocation support is not available for this positionWork visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this positionBase salary range: $84,200—$160,100 USD grossThis range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.BenefitsAt Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching programLife at UnityUnity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. 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