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asmodee · 1 day ago

Finance Lead

Roseville, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

Asmodee is a company focused on bringing people together through gaming. The Finance Lead will serve as a critical advisor on the Global Publishing and finance teams, responsible for driving financial excellence and strategic alignment across all Studios within their Playtype, while ensuring financial oversight and value creation for the group.

FamilyGamingPublishing

Responsibilities

Lead financial performance for all Studios in the playtype, including full strategic evolution of IP and studios, pricing, development and production strategy, forecasting/budget cycles, long-range planning, and cash performance analysis

Provide insightful financial analysis, performance monitoring, and forward-looking recommendations to support decision-making, optimize resources, and drive sustainable growth. Deliver actionable insights through financial models, dashboards, and KPIs

Own the net group contributive margin of key Intellectual Properties (IPs), providing sharp financial insight to identify growth areas using data

Drive systematic Return on Investment (ROI) evaluations for development projects, recommend optimal pricing strategies (MSRP), and oversee flexibility margin, cash flow, and manufacturing strategies

Promote data-driven decision making and financial literacy across the business. Expand the tailored metrics and the reliance on data beyond financials to steer performance of the Playtype

Partner directly with Publishing and Playtype leadership to align execution of strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration activities

Oversee IP management, ensuring compliance with legal, tax, and impairment requirements in both consolidated and local accounts

Serve as a finance business partner for the Playtype, ensuring strategic alignment and support for the SVP and Studio leadership while actively challenging decisions with data-driven insights

Develop a deep understanding of the Playtype’s business model and value creation mechanisms, contributing to the sustainable growth and optimization of its products within the group

Challenge assumptions to support and drive the Playtype leadership decisions to ensure alignment around common. Identify drivers of business performance and recommend corrective actions

Support the Playtype to build investments for revenue growth, action plan for margin improvement or costs optimization initiatives

Partner with operational teams to develop business cases and investment appraisals

Act as the main financial liaison of the Playtype for group, publishing, distribution and local finance teams. Consolidate monthly financial performance for the Playtype, maintaining an agenda of quarterly Business Reviews with the Business SVP, Heads of Studios, and Local studio Controllers

Monitor actual performance vs. budget/forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities. Prepare clear and concise management reports tailored to stakeholders

Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with company policies and standards. Support financial package control for smaller studios without local Publishing Controllers, securing consistency and high standards of reporting across the Playtype

Align with the Central Publishing finance team to implement information flow, effective, smooth and efficient reporting process

Build strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and finance counterparts

Qualification

Financial AnalysisBusiness PartneringFinancial ModellingFinancial Systems KnowledgeData AnalyticsStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

8+ years of experience in financial analysis / FP&A roles, including 3+ years' experience in business partnering

Proven track record of working with senior stakeholders

Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CA/CPA preferred)

Solid knowledge of financial systems, reporting tools, and key industry metrics (KPI, EBITDA, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to manage multi-studio or multi-business unit finances

Experience working in a global or matrixed organization is a strong plus

Strong financial technical skills and a forward-looking, understanding of business trends & metrics

Proven experience in all aspects of Finance with an understanding of financial processes and controls and strong financial modelling and analytical skills

Ability to synchronize and manage data from various sources to ensure accuracy and consistency

Proficiency in Excel and BI tools

Excellent business partnering skills, with experience supporting senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Strong business acumen with the ability to link financials to operational drivers

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence

Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset

Proven ability to build strong partnerships and foster collaboration with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Adept at balancing competing priorities and interests while ensuring ongoing alignment with the organization's strategic objectives

Strong operational coordination skills, with a focus on driving efficiency and progressive outcomes

Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans that align with the company's goals

Focus on change management and ability to onboard teams

Demonstrated expertise in driving change management initiatives, with the ability to guide teams through transitions smoothly and effectively