# Financial & Accounting Manager

**Company**: Ubisoft
**Location**: Barcelona, Espagne
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Finance
**Industry**: Gaming

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## Description

We are seeking a Financial & Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day leadership and oversight of our Barcelona studio's finance and accounting operations.

This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budget control, and full compliance with both local regulations and group-level financial standards.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders such as Production and HR, providing reliable financial insight to support decision-making. You will report directly to the Studio Manager.

As part of Vantage Finance teams, the Financial & Accounting Manager will be involved in the global financial processes of the Creative House with frequent interactions beyond the Barcelona Studio with internal finance stakeholders.

**Responsibilities:**

- Oversee general accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and monthly closings.

- Prepare, coordinate, and monitor budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis.

- Produce and present monthly financial reports for local management and HQ.

- Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations, and group policies.

- Monitor and control project-related budgets, ensuring proper financial tracking and execution.

- Coordinate internal and external audits, acting as the main financial point of contact.

- Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, tools, and internal controls.

- Manage the finance and accounting team.

- Advise on and ensure compliance with Spanish financial and legal requirements related to R&D subventions and grants.

- Manage documentation and reporting obligations for public funding programs.

- Depending on the candidate's experience and skills, the role may also include cross-functional support for Vantage Finance reporting.

- Leverage data-driven approaches to build business intelligence reports and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable financial insights.

**Qualifications:**

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.

- Knowledge of IFRS and Spanish accounting standards.

- Understanding of Spanish tax regulations and compliance requirements.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.

- Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.

- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal; or willing to learn Spanish.

- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.

- Experience in implementing and improving financial processes and controls.

- Strong proficiency in Excel and financial management tools.

- Located or willing to relocate in Barcelona.

- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and compliance-focused, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.

- Prior experience managing a team a plus.

**Benefits:**

- Private Health Insurance and fitness subsidies.

- Employee mental health assistance.

- Meal tickets.

- Free coffee, fruits, and daily breakfast.

- Spectacular roof-top terrace with sea views.

## Skills

### Required
- Accounting
- Budgeting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- IFRS
- Leadership
- Spanish Tax Regulations
- Team Management

### Nice to have
- CPA
- ACCA
- Excel
- Financial Management Tools

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