Senior Finance Analyst

Description

Position at Creative Assembly

Role Overview

The Finance Analyst role is a pivotal new position created due to the Studio’s recent ongoing transformation of the finance function. You will be reporting to the Finance Manager, supporting the organisation’s financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions. This role will support the continued transformation of Finance within the Studio and our partners, including contribution in the development of a new ERP tool with opportunities to build new and improved reporting and analytics, Studio-wide.

As a member of a small Studio Finance team, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of responsibilities, with support from SEGA’s Group Finance and Business Planning teams. This position is ideal for candidates who demonstrate a strong track record in attention to detail, process management, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Financial Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of financial data, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement across multiple projects at different stages of development.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Preparation and monitoring of Studio budgets in addition to Project development costs & forecasts. Ensuring accuracy and alignment with organisational goals
• Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for various management levels, highlighting key findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Oversee and enhance reporting procedures across various Cost Centres and Projects, including Headcount analyses and foreign exchange rates for both UK and Bulgarian offices.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate and work closely with various departments from Corporate to Development teams to understand financial drivers and priorities. Be a trusted and credible business partner to make sound recommendations to support appropriate business initiatives.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function and our partnering teams.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations, company policies, and accounting standards by overseeing all studio purchasing coding.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Undertake special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as required by management.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience

Essential

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional finance qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates who are part-qualified with relevant work experience.
• Experience: Previous experience in a finance analyst or similar role, ideally within a corporate or commercial environment. Experience at Senior level would be beneficial, but consideration will be given to candidates with strong Analyst experience (or similar) looking for their next career step.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling. Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems is advantageous.
• Analytical Ability: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Organisation: Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet changing deadlines.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build relationships across the Studio & Publisher.
• Integrity: High standards of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

Desirable

• Experience in the Technology/Media sector or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of tools/systems (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Vena, Oracle, Concur).
• Experience with process automation and digital transformation initiatives.

About Creative Assembly

Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.

We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.

We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Most roles at Creative Assembly are hybrid; what this looks like will be discussed during the interview process. CA has the right to change requirements based on the needs of the business.

We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:

• Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)
• Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays
• Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
• Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidays
• Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network – an employee-led group
• Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
• Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
• Community activities including parties, football and more.
• Our studio sites have disabled access.
• Hybrid working

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorized third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.