Gaming Content and Studios Finance Lead jobs in United States
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Microsoft · 2 weeks ago

Gaming Content and Studios Finance Lead

Microsoft is on a mission to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone. The Gaming Content and Studios Finance Lead will unify and lead the financial vision for first party Gaming Content and Studios, collaborating with business owners and CFOs to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

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Responsibilities

Develop and champion a holistic financial strategy for multi-billion-dollar gaming franchises, driving execution and accountability
Be the central finance lead for understanding first party Gaming Content and Studio revenue forecast, and provide insights and recommendations to help the organization exceed their revenue and accountability margin goals
Partner with studio CFOs (Activision, Blizzard, King, Zenimax, Xbox Game Studios) to optimize finance processes, identify issues, and foster cross-studio solutions
Support executive reviews by delivering clear, data-driven insights and process clarity
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and reporting requirements; review financial documents and processes for accuracy
Embody our culture and values

Qualification

Financial AnalysisFinancial PlanningAccountingData ScienceFinance Process OptimizationGaming Industry ExperienceInfluencing SkillsMatrix Organization ExperienceCollaborationSelf-starter

Required

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 4+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 6+ years experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership or finance, or related field OR equivalent experience
3+ years of financial planning, analysis or strategy related experiences

Preferred

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 8+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 12+ years of post-graduate financial analysis, accounting, controllership, or finance work experience OR equivalent experience
3+ years experience in multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles
3+ years work experience in matrix-based organization
3+ years work experience in the technology or software industry
Gaming or Entertainment industry experience, which may include management consulting, investment banking, financial strategy or related areas
Extraordinary ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling narratives
Background in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and finance process optimization
Self-starter with an owner's mindset, thriving in fast-paced, interconnected environments
Skilled at translating data and ambiguous findings into forward-looking forecasts and actionable plans
Effective collaborator and influencer in dynamic business partner situations

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.

H1B Sponsorship

Microsoft has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (9343)
2023 (7677)
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2021 (7210)
2020 (7852)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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