The Role
The Financial Controller will manage internal controls, oversee financial reporting, lead budget planning, and enhance financial systems. They will work closely with the Accounting Supervisor and Finance Manager.
Summary Generated by Built In
With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Financial Controller to join the team and support Larian's further expansion.
This is a mid-level position with great growth opportunities within an established finance team.
Responsibilities
- Ensure robust internal controls and standardized accounting processes for the assigned entity, safeguarding compliance with Group requirements.
- Collaborate closely with the Accounting Supervisor to streamline processes during local and group audits.
- Oversee timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal reviews, reconciliations and intercompany alignment, ensuring high-quality data submission for group consolidation.
- Oversee final financial consolidation and ensure accurate conversion into IFRS standards.
- Develop and manage financial reporting using Excel and Power BI (PBI) to ensure accurate, efficient, and insightful data visualization.
- Lead and continuously improve financial variance analyses across multiple segmentation levels to enhance decision-making insights for entities across the globe.
- Coordinate the annual budget planning process and quarterly forecasting in collaboration with our other Controller.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial systems (including ERP and reporting tools) to enhance automation, reporting quality, financial efficiency, and scalability.
- Contribute to the ongoing digitalization and automation of finance operations, with the potential to grow into an admin/ownership role for financial systems and tools.
- Take full ownership of accounting processes for one small legal entity, ensuring compliance and timely, accurate reporting.
- Maintain integrity and strong attention to detail, with the confidence to challenge constructively while reporting directly to the Finance Manager.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience within an international and fast-growing environment
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and manage time effectively
- Remain flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements
- Advanced and proficient in the use of MS Excel
- Strong team player
- Good communicator
- Energetic and enthusiastic, eager to contribute and learn
Nice to haves
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite
- Knowledge of PBI (Front End and/or Back End)
- Experience with IFRS
What we offer
- An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
- An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
- A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
- Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
- Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
- Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback
Skills Required
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience within an international and fast-growing environment
- Advanced and proficient in the use of MS Excel
- Strong team player
- Good communicator
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1996, Larian Studios has long been dedicated to creating world-class video games. The team is known for the critically acclaimed Divinity series - six games that straddle multiple genres and defy expectations. Its first crowdfunded success, Divinity: Original Sin, won over 150 awards and nominations, while its sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 launched with a 93 Metacritic rating, as well as over 160 awards. Its latest game, Baldur's Gate 3, launched to critical acclaim, receiving over 200 Game of the Year Awards, including the five major trophies from the BAFTA Game Awards, Golden Joysticks, Game Developers Choice, DICE, and The Game Awards
