Playtype Finance Lead

Job Summary

The Playtype Finance Lead serves as a critical advisor on the Global Publishing and finance teams and is a pivotal role responsible for driving financial excellence, performance and strategic alignment for all Studios within their Playtype, from senior management to operational teams. Acting as a key business partner, this leader will ensure financial oversight, strategic thinking, team upskilling, and value creation for the group while contributing to the long-term success and scalability of the Playtype.

What will your role involve

Performance Oversight & Strategy

• 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.

Business Partnership & Leadership

• 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

Performance and Financial Reporting

• 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

What do you bring

Qualifications:

• 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.

Skills/Competencies Required:

Financial Acumen

• 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.
• Data and Analytics: Ability to synchronize and manage data from various sources to ensure accuracy and consistency. Proficiency in Excel and BI tools.

Business Partnering

• 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.

Strategic Thinking

• 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.

Hesitant to apply because you don’t have all the experience or qualifications listed? Let us decide! The right candidate doesn’t always match up perfectly on paper. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas and innovation to our team. If you’re passionate about this role and believe your unique background and skills could contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you! 

Why join us

• 22 Days of PTO Annually 
• 12 Paid Holidays 
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 
• Competitive 401K Match 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days Off 
• Flexible & Hybrid Schedules 
• Extensive Game Discounts 
• $250 Annually in Game Bucks 
• Career Growth & Development 
• Mental Health Programs 
• Virtual Healthcare Options 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Referral Program 

At asmodee, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as generous paid time off and hybrid schedules to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide a competitive total rewards and compensation package, with several benefits listed below. 

Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, market conditions and specific work location. Base Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000.