Job Title:
Senior Analyst, Call of Duty Finance
Requisition ID:
R024206
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Analyst, Call of Duty Finance
Reporting To: Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy
Location: Santa Monica, CA (hybrid schedule)
Your Mission
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will drive the Call of Duty business with a specific focus on digital full game revenue across console and PC. This role is centered around projecting and managing the day-to-day performance of our premium titles’ digital unit sales and promotional pricing efforts. 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:
Create forecasts and perform analysis (inclusive of promotions, free trials, conversions, etc.) across multiple titles, platforms, SKUs, and regions to help shape and inform the product & commercial strategy for Call of Duty
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of critical initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvements
Partner with the Call of Duty finance leaders to drive commercial strategy (inclusive of SKU planning and pricing strategy)
Help conduct business reviews for leaders focused on the story (not just data) with clear insights and actionable presentation material
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, strategy, marketing, and game development, to evaluate new business opportunities, assess risks, and recommend strategies to optimize revenue and profitability
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
The key qualifications for the role include:
2 or more years of experience, ideally in investment banking, equity research, 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
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable recommendations
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
Strong business insight 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
Hybrid Role (Location: Santa Monica, California)
Extra Points
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 some of the most beloved entertainment 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 “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. 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’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! 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 like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
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. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
