Financial Planning Partner at Ubisoft in Montreal, Quebec, CA

Job Description

As an FP Partner – Studio Canada, you will play a key role in driving the financial performance of Vantage Studio Canada, in close collaboration with the Director FP&A R&D.

This position can be based in either of our Canadian studios: Québec City or Montréal.

You will combine strong analytical rigor, business acumen, and influencing skills to support decision-making across multiple levels of the organization.

You will contribute to financial tracking, deliver high-value analyses, and continuously improve financial steering processes, providing clear visibility on costs, investments, and resource allocation.

You will operate in a transversal and international environment, working closely with local Finance teams, studio operations, and key partners including Procurement, HR, and other support functions.

What you’ll do

Financial steering & strategic insight

• Monitor financial performance (closing, actuals, forecast) across a defined scope of entities
• Analyze variances vs. budget and forecast, providing clear insights into key performance drivers
• Track and challenge financial trajectories (Opex, Capex, headcount, cash flow) to ensure sustainability and strategic alignment
• Contribute to financial planning cycles with a structured and critical perspective

Strategic analysis & performance optimization

• Deliver financial analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and optimization levers
• Evaluate studio performance through key KPIs (headcount and payroll tracking, subsidies, structural costs, and local G&A monitoring)
• Identify and lead cost optimization, productivity improvement, and resource allocation initiatives
• Support the evolution of financial steering tools to improve data quality, granularity, and accessibility

Business partnering & international coordination

• Act as a trusted financial partner to operational teams and support functions
• Challenge financial assumptions and operational decisions with a value-creation mindset
• Coordinate financial processes and ensure consistency between local entities and headquarters
• Contribute to financial arbitration by bringing a structured, cross-functional perspective

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

• Strong understanding of studio cost structures, including Opex, Capex, and payroll
• Solid financial analysis and data interpretation skills
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to structure complex topics and step back when needed
• Knowledge of financial planning tools, ERP systems, and BI tools
• Ability to thrive in transversal and international environments

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, and relevant skills

Additional Information

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. They believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join their journey and help create the unknown!

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.