Strategic Finance Professional

As a Strategic Finance Analyst within Publishing, you'll report to the Global Head of Publishing Finance. Your team works with senior go-to-market leadership on all topics related to budget and finance. Initially, you will leverage your financial modeling and operations skills to manage, maintain, and improve key operational models and processes. Over time, you will develop into a strategic thought partner for go-to-market leadership for one or more games or functions within Publishing. Your financial craft expertise, coupled with a strategic mindset and player-value orientation will help you increase the efficiency and performance of a world-class Publishing organization.ResponsibilitiesPublishing Wide Financial OperationsLearn, update, maintain, and build complex financial models to understand, plan, and report Publishing’s financial performanceManage, maintain, and improve budgetary tracking systemsPartner with central Finance, Tax and Treasury, Accounting, and Purchasing functions to service the needs of the Publishing organization and Riot as a wholeWork with cross-functional teams to improve financial and operational processes within the organizationAssists and/ or drives ad hoc analysis and projects as directed by leadershipSupport the annual planning process, including budgeting and forecasting within Publishing and iteration on and development of existing planning modelsOperational Strategy and Strategic PlanningAid in the development of financial frameworks that guide senior publishing and live operations leadership thinking through complex or ambiguous resource allocation problemsCreate communication materials such as models, presentations, and other forms of written documentation, tailored to the right audience level (e.g. management seniority, area of expertise)Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across Publishing functionsRequired Qualifications2 to 5 years experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate strategy, strategic finance, FP&A, or corporate finance roleExceptional financial modeling and analytical skillsExperience managing analysis of complex or ambiguous problem spaces spanning multiple organizationsAbility to work independently within defined areas and manage multiple prioritiesKnowledge of or willingness to deeply learn financial systems for planning and reporting such as OneStream, Hyperion, etc.Knowledge of or experience working in one or more of the following topics relevant to Publishing:Gaming or Entertainment business modelsFP&A and/ or Financial OperationsInternational market strategy and operationsDesired QualificationsExperience with Marketing organizations, from both strategic and financial perspectivesExperience building resilient systems with the aid of Artificial IntelligenceKnowledge of tools that can automate and simplify financial data analysis and visualization (examples include VBA, SQL, R, Alteryx, Tableau, Looker)For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!Our PerksRiot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.DutiesPer the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company dataCommunication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring a safe interactive environment for players and other RiotersThese duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.