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The Gaming Finance Transformation Lead job listing reads:
"We are seeking a Gaming Finance Transformation Lead with deep integration prowess to drive transformation initiatives with urgency and lead financial process and system harmonization across Gaming studios.
“This role will ensure seamless alignment of financial processes, systems, and reporting standards across multiple entities, enabling operational efficiency and compliance to align with business objectives.”
Responsibilities:
Accelerate and drive financial transformation efforts for acquisitions and system consolidations, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
Xbox is also hiring a Gaming Content and Studios Finance Lead that will work directly with each of the individual chief financial officers at Xbox’s various divisions (ABK, ZeniMax, Xbox Game Studios, etc) to ensure proper “alignment.”
"We are seeking a Gaming Content and Studios Finance Lead to strategically unify and lead the financial vision for our first party Gaming Content and Studios (GC&S), encompassing ABK (Activision, Blizzard, King), Zenimax, and additional independent studios.
"This role will provide a holistic perspective across all gaming studios, driving the consolidation of financial processes and systems across global organizations.
"You will collaborate with business owners and Gaming Studio CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) to identify and resolve challenges, as well as support the President of GC&S in executive reviews.
“By fostering seamless integration and alignment, this leader will enable operational efficiency, compliance, and transformation across our diverse gaming portfolio.”
Responsibilities:
Develop and champion a holistic financial strategy for multi-billion-dollar gaming franchises, driving execution and accountability.
Be the central finance lead for understanding first party Gaming Content and Studio revenue forecast, and provide insights and recommendations to help the organization exceed their revenue and accountability margin goals.
Partner with studio CFOs (Activision, Blizzard, King, Zenimax, Xbox Game Studios) to optimize finance processes, identify issues, and foster cross-studio solutions.
Support executive reviews by delivering clear, data-driven insights and process clarity.
TL;DR: Microsoft is hiring two finance leads to drive transformation and unify financial processes across Xbox’s gaming studios, aiming to improve profitability amid rising revenue and market challenges. Upcoming strategies include ad-supported cloud gaming, next-gen consoles with PC integration, and AI-driven game development to enhance operational efficiency and growth.
Derek Strickland
Senior Gaming Editor