Director, Sales Planning & Analysis

Company:  KRAFTON
Location: El Segundo
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Salary: £150 - £200 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

THE COMPANY

KRAFTON is dedicated to identifying and publishing games worldwide that offer a uniquely enjoyable experience, crafted by our globally recognized production studios known for their distinctive creativity. We continuously push the boundaries of gaming enjoyment by embracing new challenges and technologies and expanding our platforms and services to captivate an even larger fan base. Best known for the genre-defining worldwide sensation PUBG: Battlegrounds, our stellar studios based across the globe include PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings and more. In collaboration with our passionate and driven team, we strive to establish ourselves as a renowned creator of masterpieces in the global gaming market.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Director of Sales Planning & Analysis acts as a primary point of contact for all forecasting, financial planning, and analysis of gaming products, while supporting long-term strategic planning efforts. You will work closely with product and cost center owners to ensure accurate and effective financial management across the entire portfolio, while also guiding the strategic direction of digital games in collaboration with leadership teams. This role is ideal for a finance leader with deep experience in managing high-revenue digital portfolios and aligning financial strategy with broader business objectives. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing digital gaming environment, driving financial and operational success.

Responsibilities:

  1. Conduct comprehensive market and trend analyses—including pricing, SKU assortments, hardware/software trends, genre insights, wishlist data, and emerging sales opportunities—to provide strategic recommendations.
  2. Develop and implement strategic initiatives for pricing strategies, digital commerce (e.g., discount cadence, frequency, lift analysis), and paid media utilization to optimize revenue and enhance market presence.
  3. Lead all forecasting and long-range planning (LRP) efforts for our existing and future portfolio of titles.
  4. Serve as the key financial liaison for the Publishing team.
  5. Guide strategic direction for the Publishing division by aligning decision-making, goal-setting, and actions with long-term financial objectives.
  6. Supervise the creation of financial presentations for both internal and external stakeholders, including presentations to corporate leadership, board members, and other third parties.

Qualifications:

  1. Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and management, within the gaming industry.
  2. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
  3. Strong expertise in financial and statistical modeling, budgeting, and forecasting for high-revenue product lines.
  4. Demonstrated ability to lead strategic financial initiatives, particularly related to games or similar revenue-generating portfolios.
  5. Experience in managing P&Ls, cost allocations, and capital expenditure planning.
  6. Strong understanding of the gaming market and emerging trends in the space.
  7. Superior communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply at jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Krafton we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Reasonable Accommodation

KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.

EEOC statement

KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

In California, the expected salary range for this position is $190,000-$220,000. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location.

Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email

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