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Finance Business Partner | Global Games Developer | London/Hybrid
The BusinessHarmonic is currently working with a reputable global Games Developer and Publisher in their search for a Finance Business Partner to join their Commercial Finance team and support their network of Gaming studios.
With an impressive growth trajectory achieved organically and through M&A activity, the business is a major player within the Gaming space with multiple studios throughout Europe. With an ever-growing portfolio of chart-topping titles, their games attract tens of millions of users across multiple platforms on a daily basis.
Based out of their creative and vibrant Central London office, this role offers flexibility to work from home for two days a week and regular team social activities. With plans for continued international expansion, they are looking for a skilled business partner to elevate the contribution of FP&A to their portfolio of gaming studios including the development budgets and acting as the first point-of-contact for non-finance stakeholders across their network.
The RoleAs the Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for creating studio budgets to deliver to non-finance Studio Directors. Developing the studios' financial perspective, you must be a clear communicator with experience liaising with senior executives and feel confident to challenge conservative budgets. You shall also have excellent FP&A skills to analyse performance, variance, and create strong commentaries to deliver across the network.
Responsibilities
* Acting as a Business Partner with select Studio Directors to support their needs in a commercially astute manner to assist in commercial decision-making.* Contributing to monthly Studio Trade decks by providing insight and commentary.* Facilitating operational meeting with key studio stakeholders.* Reviewing and validating Outturn forecast assumptions, providing commentary and analysis around any fluctuations to budget/forecast.* Responsible for driving Budgeting and Forecasting activities for dedicated studios, while interfacing closely with your fellow business partners and the FP&A team.* Support Studio Directors in short term strategic planning and the development of success metrics for all new games.* Responsible for FP&A integration and relationship management for studios.* Drive process improvement and lay the foundation for scalable processes that will scale with the strategic growth plans.* Identifying and monitoring risks, opportunities, and efficiencies.* Support continuous improvement of systems, processes, and activities.* Working in collaboration with the Senior Reporting & Analytics Manager and fellow Business Partners.
What we need to see (essential):* 3-5+ years Finance Business Partnering experience* Experience building annual budgets* Analytical mindset* Fantastic senior stakeholder management skills* Pro-active and confident
What we'd like to see (beneficial):* Qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or ACA)* Experience in Gaming/Tech/Media sector
Location: London, Zone 1 (Hybrid)
If this is something of interest, please apply online or get in touch.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
