Vice President, FP & A

Influencer Update; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee stock ownership

Retirement plans

Vacation and personal days

Parental leave

Mental health programs

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteering and donation matching

Job summary

Unity (NYSE: U) is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Vice President, Head of FP&A to lead our financial strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning. Based in NYC with remote options, you will interact with executive management to align financial objectives with growth initiatives.

You will build modeling frameworks, guide the FP&A team, partner with product, marketing, and operations, and present insights to the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support business decisions.
• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Analyze performance and provide insights to improve profitability.
• Lead and mentor the FP&A team for high performance.
• Partner with product, marketing, and operations to assess financial impact of initiatives.
• Provide modeling and analysis to support new projects and investments.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Looker experience

BI tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Adaptive Insights

Workday

Looker

Claude for Excel

Job description

- FP & A - New York, Remote, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Title

Job Title Vice President, FP & A

Job Description

Unity (NYSE: U) is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Vice President, Head of FP&A to lead our financial strategy and drive business performance. This key leadership role will be responsible for providing financial insights, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning to support our rapid growth and innovation in the creation and distribution of interactive content including gaming..Based out of our NYC office, the VP, Head of FP&A will be a key finance leader and need to regularly interact with executive management in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with our business objectives. 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 doing

• Develop and execute financial strategies to support corporate objectives and growth initiatives;
• Collaborate with executive leadership to provide insights and recommendations for business decisions;
• Oversee the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and long-term financial planning;
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to enhance profitability and growth;
• Lead and mentor the FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement;
• Partner with various departments, including product development, marketing, and operations, to assess financial impacts of strategic initiatives;
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support business cases for new projects and investments;
• Prepare and present financial reports to executive leadership and the board of directors.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from a top academic institution; MBA preferred;
• At least ten (10) years of experience in finance, with at least five (5) years in a leadership role within the technology, software, or gaming sector;
• AI-first automation mindset - ambition and propensity to use BI tools like Looker and tools like Claude for Excel and Office Connect to automate FP&A processes;
• Proficiency in financial software and tools; experience with Adaptive Insights, Workday and Looker systems is a plus;
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes;
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic insights;
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional information

• Reports to: Chief Financial Officer with direct regular interactions with CEO and COO
• Location: New York in our Union Square office, with periodic travel to key hubs and events
• Travel: Up to ~25%
• Relocation support is available for this position
• Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

At 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;
• Employee stock ownership;
• Competitive retirement/pension plans;
• Generous vacation and personal days;
• Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs;
• Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support;
• Employee Resource Groups;
• Global Employee Assistance Program;
• Training and development programs;
• Volunteering and donation matching program