Business Operations Controller (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Business Operations Controller (Finance): Managing studio budgets, financial reporting, and intercompany charges for a AAA game development studio with an accent on financial compliance and operational efficiency. Focus on budgeting (AOP), monitoring OPEX/CAPEX forecasts, and coordinating with global treasury and tax services.

Location: Onsite in Barcelona, Spain

Company

AAA game development studio and part of the Activision and Microsoft Gaming family.

What you will do

• Prepare and review the Studio annual budget (AOP).
• Manage monthly intercompany charges and cost-plus calculations.
• Review monthly financial internal reports and year-end figures against AOP.
• Update and monitor monthly forecasts for OPEX and CAPEX.
• Supervise studio purchasing processes and prepare R&D incentive documentation.
• Manage local cash flow in coordination with the Activision Treasury team.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 3+ years of experience in audit (Big Four or similar).
• Solid understanding of IAS/IFRS and US GAAP.
• Mandatory proficiency in Spanish and Catalan.
• Advanced English level.
• Strong MS Excel skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Oracle.
• Background in controlling roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Studio located in central Barcelona.
• Private health and dental insurance.
• Meal vouchers and wellbeing allowance.
• 25 days of annual holiday.
• Collaborative environment supporting professional growth.