Junior Financial Planning Analyst

7 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Financial Planning Analyst is a key member of the Finance team. Reporting to the Finance & Operations director, you will support the management team on all financial planning, P&L analysis, and budget optimization. This includes financial control of game development projects, P&L follow-up, and HD games. Responsibilities include monthly cost reporting (employee timesheets, activity costs, invoices), reviewing monthly studio financial statements, validating purchase requests, and preparing quarterly and annual forecasts. The analyst will also prepare monthly reports on project spending, present analysis to production teams, and control contracts and payments. The role involves supporting department heads with budget requests and working closely with the accounting team.
Must have:
  • Excellent Excel skills required.
  • Strong financial data analysis and reporting skills.
  • Ability to organize and facilitate cross-departmental meetings.
  • Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and be responsible for deadlines.
  • Strong motivation and result-oriented.
Good to have:
  • Experience with PeopleSoft, PCM, HFM, Microstategy, Hyperion system is a plus.
Perks:
  • International, professional, collaborative, modern, and creative environment
  • Attractive remuneration package
  • Performance rewards
  • Creative & endless fun projects
  • Ubisoft Connect account with access to all Ubisoft titles on PC
  • Flexible working policy with 3 days in office and 2 days working from home
  • Premium healthcare insurance
  • UBIVERSARY for your working milestones
  • Team building, Lunar New year Celebration, Projects celebration
  • Beers and treats every Friday
  • Staff clubs
  • Premium gym club access
  • Free in-house entertainment facilities (PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck…), coffee, tea and snack (cookies, candies…)
  • Free Snacks & Drinks – Coffee, tea, and a variety of sweet treats available all day.

Job Details

Company Description

 

        Job Description

        The Financial Planning Analyst is a key member of the Finance team.

        Reporting to the Finance & Operations director, you will support the management team on all financial planning, P&L analysis, and budget optimization of the company; this position includes also financial control of the game development projects – including but not limited to mobile game development, live P&L follow-up, and HD games.

        You will participate to the daily life of the finance process and organization, in direct communication with the accounting team, supporting & production directors, and studio employees.

        Studio financial planning:

        • Support the preparation of the MCR (monthly cost reporting) including:
          • Monthly employee timesheet
          • Activity costs
          • Invoice for accountant
        • Review the monthly studio FS from accounting booking to ensure compliance and correctness
        • Validate purchase request based on approved budget and ensure the correct budget allocation for all the monthly spending
        • Support the quarterly & annual forecast submission following up HQ schedule
          • Prepare the quarterly supporting department budgets actual reporting and forecast forms
          • Present the review meeting with department heads and MD; including analysis on actual and forecast for some of the budgets
          • Submit the budget forecast: P&L, B/S

        Actual & Forecast budget Reporting

        • Prepare monthly reports on projects spending & forecast update 
        • Present analysis to the production teams & lead studios
        • Validate and control the contracts and payments directly related to projects

        Various:

        • Be able to support department head on budget related requests, and work with cross department
        • Work in closed relation with accountant to ensure compliance

        Qualifications

        • Excellent Excel skill is required
        • Profound ability in financial data analysis and reporting
        • Ability to organize and facilitate cross-departmental meetings
        • Excellent professional written and oral English communication skills
        • Good interpersonal and presentation skills
        • Ability to work independently and be responsible for the timeline and deliverable
        • Strong motivation and result-oriented
        • Show team spirit and willingness to evolve in team activities
        • Experience with PeopleSoft, PCM, HFM, Microstategy, Hyperion system is a plus

        Additional Information

        Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

        We are working to enrich players’ lives through unique and memorable gaming experiences and by improving the positive impacts of our games. To get there, we are creating a safer, more inclusive work environment, we are giving back to the communities where Ubisoft operates by working with local non-profit partners and by working to reduce the environmental impact of our business.

        Ubisoft Da Nang - Where bright ideas are given a chance to shine 

        Ubisoft Da Nang is an ambitious and dynamic studio, bringing together some of the brightest international talent to create immersive worlds that serve as playgrounds for imagination, surprise, and fun.

        Since 2020, we’ve been uniting the best creative and engineering minds from Vietnam and beyond, with a shared goal of introducing Ubisoft’s iconic worlds to new audiences. We collaborate with highly talented teams on exciting and challenging projects displayed at an international level, whether it's fun and easy-to-pick mobile games or titles for consoles and PCs.

        We believe in empowering our team members by fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment. Our office, awarded Best Office Design in Vietnam by VMark 2021, reflects our commitment to creating a space that inspires creativity and promotes well-being.

        Located in one of Southeast Asia's most effervescent tech hub, we enjoy the breathtaking views of both beaches and mountains, clean air, no traffic, and the proximity to major cities in the region.

        If you're passionate about gaming and eager to contribute to our vision of creating the unknown, join us at Ubisoft Da Nang, where you'll be empowered to grow within the Ubisoft family and make your mark in the world of gaming, whether you're just starting your game development journey or looking to take your career to the next level!

        Why it's great to work at Ubisoft Da Nang:

        We are an international company offering a professional, collaborative, and creative environment that thrives on innovation and teamwork. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

        • An international, professional, collaborative, modern, and creative environment
        • Attractive remuneration package
        • Performance rewards
        • Creative & endless fun projects
        • Ubisoft Connect account with access to all Ubisoft titles on PC
        • We are committed to promoting a flexible working policy, as we value in-person interaction and collaboration. Our hybrid work model includes 3 days a week in our office and the remaining 2 days working from home.
        • Premium healthcare insurance
        • UBIVERSARY for your working milestones
        • Team building, Lunar New year Celebration, Projects celebration
        • Beers and treats every Friday  (yay!)
        • Staff clubs
        • Premium gym club access
        • Free in-house entertainment facilities (PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck…), coffee, tea and snack (cookies, candies…)
        • Free Snacks & Drinks – Coffee, tea, and a variety of sweet treats available all day.

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        About The Company

        Ubisoft’s 21,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences.


        Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. 


        Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. 


        If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us Create the unknown.

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