Finance Manager

Overview

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft, Zenimax and the video game studios it oversees (Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, ZeniMax Online Studios, MachineGames, and Arkane Studios) make video games enjoyed by fans world-wide. This Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) position would be a great fit for a sharp, organized, detail-oriented professional with four to eight years of financial experience.

This role will work closely with our video game studios, by leading annual budgeting process, quarterly reforecasting process, monthly close process and post-close results analysis for multiple studios. They will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, new business opportunities and other ad hoc projects. This function will drive the central analytical resource for the company and will provide insights to support optimal business decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Operate independently with a return-on-investment mindset, pushing for financial excellence from every line of the P&L
• Lead financial review meetings with Studio and Business Directors
• Work cross-functionally to support the company’s global monthly/quarterly forecasting, annual planning, and management reporting processes
• Collaborate with members of Accounting to ensure accurate monthly results
• Provide timely analysis of forecast/budget variance
• Initiate process improvements to improve forecasting accuracy
• Support decision-making and strategic planning activities, serving as a key resource to senior decision makers in the business
• Drive the creation and publication of financial results via dashboards or other reporting packages
• Coordinate operational input from internal stakeholders
• Support efforts for system implementations, report redesign, and process improvements
• Identify financial issues and opportunities
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by Leadership Team members

Qualifications

• 4-8 years experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Bachelor's Degree in quantitative field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, etc.) OR clearly-demonstrated quantitative work experience
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity

Preferred Skills

• Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) work experience, including knowledge of major KPI metrics
• Knowledge of major ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and planning software (Hyperion Planning/Adaptive Planning)
• An enthusiasm for video games

Salary Range

Finance Manager - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $105,000 - $230,000.

ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do – from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve."

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do – from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.