Manager, Finance - Blizzard - Irvine, CA

Manager, Finance - Blizzard - Irvine, CA

Requisition : R026703

Location:

Irvine, CA (Hybrid work: some on‑site, some work‑from‑home)

As the Finance Manager, you will support finance and multifunctional leaders on strategic planning, forecasting, and impact assessment for investments in franchises and across the Blizzard portfolio. You will partner with development, marketing, and finance teams to drive budgeting and decision‑making.

• Partner with development, marketing and finance teams to develop annual operating plan / quarterly forecast, set objectives, KPIs, budget, and approval gates for fixed headcount and variable spend.
• Lead financial analysis to support decision‑making on franchise priorities, investments, and go‑to‑market plans.
• Own and lead processes to improve investment tracking, reporting, and evaluation.
• Partner with game franchise teams to develop deep understanding of audience segments and deliver content & marketing plans that drive profitable growth.
• Contribute to budget allocation and optimization decisions, including user acquisition, influencer activation, partnership marketing, and campaign production.

• 4 or more years of finance experience.
• Consistent track record of driving innovative initiatives that generate growth and positive returns.
• Knowledge of key performance metrics that drive business performance.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and adaptability to change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead projects with diverse collaborators across functions.

• Knowledge of the video game industry and passion for Blizzard games.

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Access to mental health & wellbeing programs and fitness resources.
• Optional relocation assistance if required for the role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

We are committed to providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need accommodation to apply, please email accommodation re