Financial Planning Analyst - Studios

As part of Ubisofts Production HQ you will be responsible for the financial oversight of a portfolio of international studios grouped into geographic zones regional clusters designed to foster operational synergies and shared strategic goals.

You will act as a key business partner to both local financial planning teams and central HQ functions (Workforce Planning Tools HR etc.) helping to steer investment decisions optimize performance and support transformation initiatives. You will report to the Financial Planning Manager and regularly present your analyses and recommendations to both local and group-level leadership.

Responsibilities

Investment & Performance Monitoring

• Oversee and analyze investment plans/forecasts and actuals (staff plans OPEX CAPEX and cash flow) for 2 of Ubisofts 5 international zones.
• Track key financial drivers identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain automated dashboards in Power BI to support local and central stakeholders in monitoring performance and making data-driven decisions.
• Act as the primary HQ contact for local financial controllers within your assigned zones.

Strategic Financial Advisory

• Participate in Business Plan Reviews to challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with Ubisofts strategic and financial objectives.
• Provide forward-looking insights to International Production leadership highlighting risks opportunities and investment trade-offs.
• Contribute to the optimization of R&D investments ensuring efficient resource allocation across studios.

Process & Standards Optimization

• Define and evolve financial tracking standards including KPIs deliverables and master data structures.
• Improve tools and processes to enhance the transparency and consistency of R&D investment monitoring.
• Support the bonus allocation process (group tech and profitability-based incentives).

Partnership & Transformation

• Collaborate with other HQ Financial Planning Partners on cross-functional initiatives including regional reorganizations and the rollout of new systems (e.g. ERP).
• Contribute to ad-hoc analyses and strategic projects that support Ubisofts long-term transformation.

Budgeting & Financial Oversight

• Lead the global reporting process for your zones: communicate budget frameworks timelines and expectations to ensure alignment with Ubisofts economic goals.
• Ensure consistency and quality in financial forecast submissions ahead of corporate financial milestones.

Qualifications :

You are a finance professional with a strong analytical mindset a collaborative spirit and a strategic outlook. You thrive in international fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights.

• Significant experience in financial planning controlling or audit ideally in a multinational or matrixed organization.
• Recognized for your rigor reliability analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and adapt to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial tools and systems: Excel multidimensional databases Hyperion/HFM Power BI Tableau etc.
• Fluency in English is essential youll use it daily in collaboration with international studios and HQ teams.

Additional Information :

Ubisofts perks 

Profit Sharing yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your Navigo pass is paid by the company lunch vouchers (9/day) healthcare for you and your family and lots of Ubisoft additional perks. 

Our office is located in Saint Mand (Metro line 1 Saint Mand station). Gym available in the building. According to Ubisofts hybrid work model our flexible work policy includes a minimum of 3 days a week in our Saint-Mand office and the remaining 2 days working from home.

Additional information

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

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