Financial Planning Partner FP&A – Contribution Analysis & Modelling

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Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

This role is part of Ubisoft Vantage Studios, which is is a Ubisoft entity that brings together three of the video game industry’s most iconic franchises, Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, with the mission of shaping and expanding them. It unites teams across multiple international studios to enhance creative autonomy, agility, and collaboration, while leveraging Ubisoft’s shared expertise, tools, and resources.

Job Description

Within Ubisoft Vantage Studios, working with the associate director FP&A – Go-to-Market, the Financial Planning Partner FP&A – Contribution Analysis & Modelling supports the financial performance management of the entity by analyzing commercial results (Net Bookings, Net Revenue) and associated costs (Cost of Sales, Marketing, Royalties). The role also contributes to the development of forecasting and contribution modelling tools.

The role combines financial analysis, tool proficiency, and hands‑on involvement in building a robust contribution model for the organization.

You’ll be part of HQ Vantage finance team (1 VP, 3 leads and 3 FP&A partners) and your position will imply close collaboration with Vantage, HQ & Shared Services operational and finance teams.

Responsibilities and duties will evolve with Vantage Studios operating model. Position located in Saint-Mandé.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Financial & Performance Analysis

·  Monitor and analyze both net bookings and net revenue aggregates (digital & retail sales, subscription, deferred revenue, activity KPI, etc.)
·  Analyze cost of sales, marketing spend and royalties expenses, understand key cost drivers and support costs optimization
·  Perform reconciliations and variance analyses between actual, forecast, and landing

2. Forecasting & Modelling

·  Support the development, enhancement and automation of Vantage contribution modelling tool for revenue & variables costs
·  Participate in the preparation of financial forecasts (Plan, CFM, landing)
·  Produce ad hoc analysis to support FP&A and business stakeholders.

3. Reporting & Controlling

·  Work with Finance, Accounting and UDO teams to ensure alignment and coherence across accounting, forecast & reporting
·  Ensure quality, consistency, and reliability of financial data used for reporting
·  Build clear, structured, and insight‑driven reports that help stakeholders quickly understand performance and key drivers
·  Streamline, automate, and improve existing reporting processes

Qualifications

·  Knowledge of video game publishing industry and trends
·  Solid analytical and problem-solving mindset, ability to bridge financial data with business-driven insights
·  Understanding of P&L contribution margin drivers and accounting fundamentals (deferral, accruals etc.)
·  Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, modelling)
·  Experience of Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus
·  Experience developing automation and programming language (e.g. Python) is a plus
·  Fluent in English, French is a plus

Additional Information

Ubisoft's perks

Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.
Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.
Our office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.

Recruitment process

[30 minutes] : phone call with a Recruiter,
[60 minutes] : interview with the manager of the role and a HR Business Partner,
[60 minutes] : interview with the VP Finance of Vantage, 

Information about Ubisoft

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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