Senior Financial Analyst

2k; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 72,200 - 106,320; Full time

Job summary

2K in Novato, CA seeks an FP&A Senior Financial Analyst to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for our game studios. The role requires analytical rigor and strong modeling skills to inform strategic decisions across franchises.

You will partner with studio leads and publishing teams, build complex financial models, and deliver clear, concise management reports. A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business and 2–4 years of finance experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2–4 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles, using critical judgment to set key operating assumptions and financial drivers and to analyze variances between actuals and projections to identify risks and opportunities.
• Create and refine complex decision models and analyses to support game development and business decision making.
• Act as a financial partner to studio and publishing leads, providing actionable data to help them manage their P&L effectively.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports. Distill complex data into concise 'so-what' summaries for the executive team.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and workflows to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Guide and mentor junior staff members in technical aspects of their job, while building productive working relationships across functional teams.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Scenario modeling

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Who We Are

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 Small Axe Studios. 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. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply.

What We Need

The FP&A Senior 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

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles, using critical judgment to set key operating assumptions and financial drivers and to analyze variances between actuals and projections to identify risks and opportunities.
• Strategic Modeling: Create and refine complex decision models and analyses to support game development and business decision making.
• Business Partnership: Act as a financial partner to studio and publishing leads, providing actionable data to help them manage their P&L effectively.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports. Distill complex data into concise "so-what" summaries for the executive team.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and workflows to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Guide and mentor junior staff members in technical aspects of their job, while building productive working relationships across functional teams.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• 2 - 4 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 Hyperion, SQL, JDE, Tableau, 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 $72,200 - $106,320 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 this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness‑related expenses.