Senior Analyst, Financial Modeling and Analysis

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Position Overview

The Studio Business Group (SBG) is looking for a Senior Analyst, Financial Modeling and Analysis to join a newly created team that will serve as a center of excellence for financial modeling and analysis within SBG. This role will be responsible for the financial modeling and analysis of SBG titles and projects, supporting critical decision-making processes across the SBG portfolio. The team will own modeling and valuation standards, ensure up-to-date financial models and scenarios for each IP, title, and business opportunity, and provide analytical support for key business processes such as title greenlighting, reviews, performance reviews, business development opportunities, and commercial negotiations.

The role will report to the Snr, Manager, Financial Modelling Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and provide insights on the performance of titles within the SBG portfolio.
• Build, develop, and continuously update financial P&L models for titles and projects in the portfolio.
• Collaborate across the organization to provide financial analysis support, insights, and scenario planning for various decision-making processes.
• Adhere to financial modeling standards for SBG titles and IPs, ensuring consistency, clarity, accuracy, and insightfulness of analysis across the portfolio.
• Conduct financial modeling and analysis to support business development, commercial opportunities, co-development, XDEV, outsourcing, and other external opportunity commercial discussions.
• Engage in scenario planning and financial modeling to support optimization projects.
• Perform comparative analysis between various financial scenarios.
• Support consolidated financial planning and analysis for SBG title P&Ls during planning cycles.
• Support the preparation of management information and presentations for SBG stakeholders by providing financial data, information, and insights.

Qualifications & Skills

• BA/BS in business, strategy, finance, economics, or a related field. MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, investment analysis, and consulting roles with multiple modeling, analysis, and investment decision advisory responsibilities.
• Experience in the gaming industry is not required, but a passion and interest in gaming will be a plus from a culture fit perspective.
• Possess an "always forecasting" mentality, ensuring analysis reflects the most recent information and decisions.
• Demonstrate passion and energy for process excellence and continuous improvement.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to quickly review complex models.
• Skilled in working with multiple stakeholders and influencing outcomes through insights.