Senior Financial Analyst

Unity Unity · Enterprise · New York, NY · Finance & Accounting

Senior Financial Analyst role at Unity, a global game engine company. The role supports the FP&A team and focuses on evolving the business model to an AI token-based, advertising-supported model. Responsibilities include financial planning, strategic analysis, reporting, and operational improvement, partnering with various departments to inform business decisions. Requires a keen interest in technology including Generative AI and a demonstrated willingness to adopt AI-powered tools for efficiency and accuracy.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the monthly consolidated close process, quarterly forecast, and annual planning to ensure investment and resource allocations are aligned with Unity's strategic priorities
  2. Work closely with business units and functional teams to establish investment plans for both the near and long-term
  3. Work cross-functionally to ensure accurate weekly and monthly reporting on financial metrics and Key Performance Indicators
  4. Help prepare materials and narratives for internal Executive meetings, Board of Directors meetings, and earnings calls
  5. Perform ad-hoc projects and financial analysis to support senior management and strategic business decisions.
  6. Lead system and process improvement initiatives to support our growth and drive efficiencies that help us scale and automate FP&A processes

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
  • At least two (2) years of work experience, preferably in Strategy Consulting or Investment banking
  • Keen interest in technology and software including Generative AI, gaming and interactive 3D, and advertising technology
  • Demonstrated willingness to adopt AI-powered tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and analytical depth
  • Expert-level ability to parse large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Strong financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and planning skills
  • Exceptional communication skills with the "executive presence" required to influence senior leaders and stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Experience using AI assistants, copilots, or automation tools in a professional context is a plus

What the JD emphasized

  • AI token-based, advertising-supported model
  • evolving the business model
  • AI tools
  • AI-powered tools