Job Title:

Senior Financial Analyst, Call of Duty

Requisition ID:

R026028

Reporting To:

Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy

Location:

Santa Monica, CA (hybrid schedule)

Job Description:

Your Mission

Activision is seeking a Senior Analyst to drive the Call of Duty business with a specific focus on retail full game revenue. This role will also support full game digital and ad hoc initiatives across Call of Duty revenue. This role is centered around projecting and managing the day-to-day performance across multiple KPIs. This is a dynamic role which will collaborate and be a key partner across our finance, strategy, product management, commercial, and analytics organizations.

Every single day as a Senior Financial Analyst is different. On any one day you might:

• Perform analysis across all titles, platforms, SKUs, and regions to help shape and inform the product & commercial strategy for Call of Duty
• Partner with the Call of Duty finance leaders to drive commercial strategy (inclusive of SKU planning and pricing strategy)
• Contribute to live season go-to-markets, commercial reviews, and business unit performance updates
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, strategy, marketing, and game development, to evaluate new business opportunities, assess risks, and recommend strategies to maximize revenue and profitability
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of strategic initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvements
• Prepare and present financial reports (annual, in-year, long range), and business cases to senior management and stakeholders to support strategic discussions and decisions

Player Profile / Qualifications

The key qualifications for the role include:

• 2-4 years of experience, ideally in investment banking, equity research, FP&A, or revenue management within a similar industry
• Strong understanding of financial concepts, financial modeling, and financial statement analysis; ideally with a history in consumer internet/entertainment
• Experience working with large sets of data and familiarity with best practices for data cleanliness/integrity
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage projects
• History of cross functional work with strong relationship management & collaboration
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand and analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape in the video game industry
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Interest in video games or entertainment

Company / Our World

At Activision, we strive to build the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our goal is to delight hundreds of millions of players with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We are forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with popular titles and sophisticated technology. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

Rewards / Benefits

Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs (supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others)
• Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires you to move geographic locations for the job

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns. More information: https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/

Compensation

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $72,720.00 - $134,460.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

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