Interim Finance Director

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

We’re looking for an Interim Finance Director to join our team in our Manchester studio. This role will be an integral part of the finance function within CIG. To plan, organise and control the finance function following the strategic leadership of CIG’s CFO ensuring that all statutory and legal compliances are met in full and all external financial relationships are maintained to a high standard.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. We have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of players who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever.”

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This contract is initially for 3 months, but there may be an opportunity for this to extend.

What does a Finance Director do at CIG?

• Organize and manage the UK Finance Team (extending to 6 people and growing).
• Work with the US and Canadian Finance teams to co-ordinate worldwide activities, reporting and analysis.
• Production of UK Group and Worldwide Monthly Management Accounts and Analysis (including distribution to divisional heads responsible for their individual budgets and performance).
• Leading UK group ‘Big-4’ audit including preparation of Year-end accounts, notes and analysis and tax computation planning (including tax credit claims).
• Rolling and updating the Operating Budget including O/H cost analysis/control.
• Helping to lead the implementation of a new accounts and time recording system.
• Preparation and submission of Sales Tax list reports and other government reports as required.
• KPI production, management and monitoring, including cost allocation by function and product.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable analysis and credit control management.
• Regular cash-flow forecasting (inc PO system).
• Manage the time related positioning of all related resources to achieve daily/weekly requirements from the finance department.

What do we expect from our Finance Director?

• ACA or equivalent qualification – at least 5-7 years post qualification experience and 3-4 years minimum experience in industry (as opposed to practice).
• Direct games industry experience is not required but experience of high volume, transactional businesses is advantageous.
• Previous experience of managing/developing a high performing finance function.
• Is comfortable with analysing large volumes of data, being able to distil and articulate your findings into actionable insights.
• Strong all-rounder. Comfortable in precise reporting of actuals and consolidation and preparation of forward-looking budgets and forecasts.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special. 

Fraud Statement

We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.

If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.

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