Senior Financial Analyst

3 weeks ago


Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Dovetail Games Full time

Job description

Want to work for a growing studio where you will have a direct and significant impact on the future of our games and new projects?

Dovetail Games are committed to promoting diversity, and all applicants will be considered on their merit, qualifications, competence, and talent regardless of any protected characteristics. At the individuals request, all roles will be considered for part time, term time only and job shares.

With a huge emphasis on our culture and wellbeing you'll experience an environment where you will be challenged but supported. We have an industry leading work life balance and flexible working is offered from day one Want to work fully UK based remote as that's where you do your best work? That is fine by us, though certain roles will require a more hybrid style with time in the office.

Our studio is situated in a river-front building in the heart of the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent, UK. We are growing fast, developing our games using cutting-edge technology and delivering these on multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and 5 and Xbox One and Series S/X

As part of a high-performing finance team within a successful computer games developer and publisher, the Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in the efficient operation and growth of our business.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Analyst will work as part of a finance team of 6 people to deliver our monthly reporting cycle, budgets, business plans etc and support strong financial management of our business and drive efficiencies using technology and specialist knowledge.

Preferably this role will require one day a week in office with the Finance team.

Job requirements

Main Responsibilities

  • Forecasting and working on the budget process including updating the budget model
  • Liasing with budget holders regularly and sharing budget trackers. Providing analysis and feedback on performance vs budget
  • Owning capitalisation of development costs including maintaining the intangible asset register and posting relevant journals
  • Responsible for updating the headcount model, posting payroll journals and providing analysis. Liasing with the recruitment team regarding roles within hiring budget
  • Preparing monthly management accounts and reporting in a timely and efficient manner
  • Assist with preparing the monthly Finance Board report and cost analysis
  • Providing relevant information for the year-end audit file
  • Ad hoc requests, strategic projects and tasks
Person Specifications
  • Relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Previous forecasting and budgeting experience
  • Strong technical accounting skills and operational experience
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Flexible attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • Familiarity with Xero and SAP accounting systems are an advantage


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