Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Overheads

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as an Associate Director Financial Planning, Overheads . This position will report to the Senior Director Financial Planning. The role is responsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis of all overhead expenses across Ubisoft’s Publishing organization, ensuring effective cost control and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical acumen, excellent business partnering capabilities, and a deep understanding of financial planning best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the global tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes for Publishing operating expenses and headcount.
• Partner with department heads (e.g., HR, IT, Marketing) to understand cost drivers, validate assumptions, and align financial targets with strategic priorities.
• Drive monthly and quarterly performance reviews, providing insightful analysis on overhead trends, risks, and opportunities to business partners, the executive team, and Corporate Finance.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of overheads in accordance with corporate policies and standards.
• Support strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and cost-efficiency projects by providing relevant financial inputs and actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models and tools for scenario planning, resource optimization, and cost management.
• Lead or support finance transformation initiatives, including ERP system implementation, automation, dashboard development, and continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with worldwide finance teams to harmonize data structures and streamline processes across the Publishing business.
• Lead and develop a team of four FP&A analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field.
• Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong track record of leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in handling large, multi-dimensional datasets. Experience with ERP systems and planning tools, preferably Hyperion Essbase and Oracle Planning solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on problem solver with strong analytical acumen and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment with complex and heterogeneous data structures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Able to foster a collaborative team culture and promote cross-functional alignment.
• Fluency in English is required.

Additional Information

Ubisoft's 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 brand new office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.

Recruitment process

[30 minutes]: phone call with the recruiter,
[60 minutes]: interview with the hiring manager and the recruiter,
[30 minutes]: final interview with our SVP, Finance, Analytics & Operations.

Additional information

• Location : Saint-Mandé, France 
• Duration of work : Full-time 
• Remote or on-site : Flexible working organization to be discussed with the manager of the role, in accordance with the Ubisoft Work From Home policy - 3 days a week in our Saint-Mandé office. 

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 balance.Note, that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers community.

The position is attached to the International Headquarters in Paris.

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