Kwalee is one of the worlds leading multiplatform game publishers and developers, with well over 750 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Lets Be Cops 3D, Traffic Cop 3D and Makeover Studio 3D. Alongside this, we also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope and Die by the Blade.
With a team of talented people collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, the Philippines and many more places, we have a truly global team making games for a global audience. And its paying off: Kwalee games have been downloaded in every country on earth! If you think youre a good fit for one of our remote vacancies, we want to hear from you wherever you are based.
Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters for many years, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts. Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalees success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and were proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle. Could your idea be the next global hit?
Whats the job?
As Financial Controller you will be leading the financial control and commercial negotiations to ensure the company can grow rapidly.
What you tell your friends you do
I constantly improve the bottom line to ensure the business grows and moves forward. Profit is my middle name!
What you will really be doing:
Implementing strong financial controls to maximise profits
Negotiating the best commercial terms for the company
Leading financial due diligence on potential acquisitions
Leading and managing the finance team
Preparing and reviewing financial reports e.g board packs
Cash flow forecasting including working capital review
Implementing new systems and automation
Producing accurate and timely financial statements
How you will be doing this
Youll be part of an agile, multidisciplinary and creative team and work closely with them to ensure the best results.
You'll think creatively and be motivated by challenges and constantly striving for the best.
Youll work with cutting edge technology, if you need software or hardware to get the job done efficiently, you will get it. We even have a robot!
Team
Our talented team is our signature. We have a highly creative atmosphere with more than 200 staff where youll have the opportunity to contribute daily to important decisions. Youll work within an extremely experienced, passionate and diverse team, including David Darling and the creator of the Micro Machines video games.
Skills and Requirements
Proven track record of reducing costs and increasing efficiencies to maximise profits with numerous examples
Minimum 10 years commercial and financial experience
Minimum 5 years experience in industry (ideally tech)
Strong management experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Dynamic and highly organised
ACA or ACCA qualification
Ideally passion for games
We offer
We want everyone involved in our games to share our success, thats why we have a generous team profit sharing scheme from day 1 of employment
In addition to a competitive salary we also offer private medical cover and life assurance
Creative Wednesdays! (Design and make your own games every Wednesday)
20 days of paid holidays plus bank holidays
Hybrid model available depending on the department and the role
Relocation support available
Great work-life balance with flexible working hours
Quarterly team building days - work hard, play hard!
Monthly employee awards
Free snacks, fruit and drinks
Our philosophy
We firmly believe in creativity and innovation and that a fundamental requirement for a successful and happy company is having the right mix of individuals. With the right people in the right environment anything and everything is possible.
Kwalee makes games to bring people, their stories, and their interests together. As an employer, were dedicated to making sure that everyone can thrive within our team by welcoming and supporting people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances. With the inclusion of diverse voices in our teams, we bring plenty to the table thats fresh, fun and exciting; it makes for a better environment and helps us to create better games for everyone! This is how we move forward as a company because these voices are the difference that make all the difference.
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