Financial Analyst

Description

Position at IGN

The Opportunity:

IGN Entertainment is seeking a Financial Analyst who will support all brands within our portfolio, including IGN, Humble Bundle, Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, Maxroll, and more. This role will help plan and coordinate all FP&A operational functions, and ensure the quality of forecasts and earnings within our division. This role will closely partner with business leads across our organization, as well as the Finance & Accounting team, the Gaming Controller, and the Sr. Director, Finance.

This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, CA with a requirement to work out of our offices 3 days each week. This role follows a standard full-time schedule, however, there is an expectation for this role to be comfortable working late, nights and weekends. Some travel is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate annual budget, monthly forecasts, weekly financial projections, cash flow projections and operating forecasts. Assist in month end financial close with the accounting team.
• Provide actuals vs. budget / forecast variance explanations and analysis.
• Track and analyze the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), especially relating to financial metrics such as GMV, revenue streams, page views, expenditures, and profit margin.
• Build financial modeling, and scenario analysis to support decision making and identify risks and opportunities.
• Work with cross functional teams in finance, accounting, business operations to forecast, monitor, and deliver financial results.
• Work with Director of Finance, accounting and business teams to identify, and implement operational improvements
• Be a finance partner to the business teams and departments.

Job Qualifications:

• The Must Haves:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• 2 to 3 years experience in finance or accounting. Experience in Digital Marketing is a plus.
• Oracle Fusion and PBCS experience are a plus.
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to flex and reprioritize deliverables in a fast-paced and flexible work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with finance and non-finance team members
• The successful candidate will…
• Proactive and inquisitive nature with a strong curiosity about business operations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, demonstrating flexibility in adapting to new responsibilities and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated active interest in the industry, competition, and market trends.

About IGN Entertainment:

IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comic, and much more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGNE reaches more than 470 million monthly users in 100 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGNE has donated over $270 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Learn more at corp.ign.com.

About Ziff Davis:

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

Our Benefits:

IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

Compensation Range:

Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The total salary compensation for this role is $75,000 - $90,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to hr@ign.com.