Senior Financial Analyst at Activision-Blizzard

Seoul, South Korea

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related areas
  • Excellent verbal and written business English skills
  • Minimum 5+ years of work experience
  • Analytical view and financial modeling skills
  • Good presentation/communication skills
  • Ability to influence and persuade
  • Knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies
  • Excellent time management and organizational ability
  • Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Working knowledge in accounting

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization
  • Dive deeply into financial data and become a subject matter expert to provide additional insights
  • Collaborate with global teams to align regional metrics, goals, and business reviews as part of the APAC FP&A team
  • Serve as the key financial business partner to the local PD (publishing director) and GTM (go-to-market) team by assisting in the design of efficient, effective marketing plans and strategies
  • Support the delivery of annual budgets, revised forecasts, and pacing reporting (quarterly, monthly, and weekly)
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial and operating reports, including monthly operating statements, forecasts, monthly variance analysis, and budget data
  • Perform month/quarter/annual close activities, including analyzing accounts, making journal entries, performing account reconciliations, preparing reports and financial statements, and resolving issues
  • Create and develop dashboards/reports and financial/data models for planning and monitoring
  • Analyze financial impact and effectiveness of ad hoc business cases
  • Assist in the creation of presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions
  • Monitor performance indicators, highlight trends, and analyze causes of unexpected variance
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting
  • Create models to evaluate and track ROI and project priorities
  • Support regional forecasts and annual budgets
  • Provide financial support to leadership through presentations, analysis, and responding to management requests

Skills

Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Modeling
Variance Analysis
Financial Reporting
Account Reconciliation
Journal Entries
Data Visualization
Dashboards
ROI Analysis

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1979Year Founded
$975MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Entertainment, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Relocation Assistance

Risks

Employee morale issues due to layoffs could affect productivity and innovation.
Backlash from the Microsoft acquisition may impact game development and community trust.
Loss of key talent to competitors could weaken strategic capabilities.

Differentiation

Activision Blizzard boasts iconic franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.
The company excels in cross-platform play, enhancing player engagement and retention.
Activision Blizzard's esports division capitalizes on growing viewership and sponsorships.

Upsides

Microsoft's acquisition could provide resources for innovation and expansion.
Cloud gaming services offer a broader audience without high-end hardware needs.
Augmented reality gaming experiences present new opportunities for franchise expansion.

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