Accounting & Budgeting Manager
Job Summary
About the Role
Ubisoft Milan is looking for an Accounting & Budgeting Manager to join our Finance team and support the studios this role you will oversee all accounting activities ensuring compliance with local regulations while also managing budget control for our game development projects. Supported by an Accountant reporting to you you will contribute to financial reporting at both company and group level through Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
This is a key role that combines technical accounting skills with financial insight in a creative and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee general ledger AP/AR intercompany banks and fixed assets
- Manage monthly and year-end closings and ensure timely preparation of statutory financial statements in collaboration with the tax consultant (OIC/Italian GAAP)
- Coordinate with auditors and external consultants for statutory audit and tax matters
- Supervise cash flow payments and tax deadlines
Cost Control & Budgeting
- Responsible for the studio OPEX and CAPEX budgeting and quarterly forecast
- Responsible for budgeting HR and personnel costs supported by the HR Department
- Planning Headcounts along with producers to ensure data consistency on studio projects
- Collaboration across different studios to consolidate costs on different projects
Group Reporting & Consolidation (HFM)
- Manage monthly and quarterly group reporting processes
- Upload and validate data into HFM (Hyperion Financial Management)
- Ensure consistency between local ERP systems and group reporting templates
- Liaise with group finance for audit and consolidation requirements
Tax Credits & Funding
- Oversee the preparation of documentation for video game tax credits
- Work with legal and fiscal consultants on filings and compliance
- Collaborate with national institutions and public bodies such as DG Cinema and MiC on grant applications and related funding opportunities.
Qualifications :
Education
- Degree in Accounting Finance or related fields
Experience
- Consolidated experience in accounting and cost control roles ideally in the gaming tech or media industry
- Experience with group reporting tools like HFM is strongly preferred
Technical Skills
- Proficient with ERP systems Oracle PeopleSoft preferably (e.g. Zucchetti Oracle SAP)
- Fluent in English; French knowledge would be a plus
- Advanced Excel skills
- Solid knowledge of Italian GAAP (OIC); IFRS is a plus
- Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI Tableau) is a plus
- Experience with cash pooling is a plus
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Proactive and organized with excellent time management
- Ability to collaborate with creative and technical teams
- Comfortable working in a dynamic deadline-driven environment
Additional Information :
Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We value and celebrate the diversity of cultures perspectives skills and experiences within our workforce. We strongly encourage people of different backgrounds women LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities and other legally protected individuals to apply.
In order to consider your application please send us your resume.
The position is based in Assago (MI - Italy).
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Opened in October 2011, Ubisoft Abu Dhabi is one of the first major video game studios based in the UAE capital and is focusing on developing and bringing to market successful mobile games for a worldwide audience. This position is based in the vibrant expat city of Abu Dhabi, the c ... View more