Global Finance Manager

Company Description People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe. Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development. Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects. With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide. If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere. Job Description The Role: We are looking for an experienced and highly hands-on Global Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day Finance operation across People Can Fly. This is a senior Finance role, but it is not a traditional CFO or strategy-led Finance Director position. We operate with a lean structure and a highly involved CEO, and we need someone who enjoys being close to the numbers, personally solving problems and getting things done. Working directly with the CEO, you will ensure that our financial information, reporting, forecasting, controls and processes are accurate, timely and useful. You will take ownership of Finance activities that currently require significant senior leadership involvement, bringing structure, reliability and stronger operational discipline. You will lead and support the Finance team, but you should be equally comfortable opening a spreadsheet, investigating a variance, reviewing a forecast, working through a reconciliation or fixing a broken process yourself. As you develop a strong understanding of PCF and our projects, your insight will naturally contribute to wider business decisions. The immediate priority, however, is operational Finance excellence and execution. What You'll Be Doing: Own the day-to-day operation of Finance across PCF's international business. Personally prepare, review and challenge management reporting, forecasts, budgets and financial analysis. Ensure senior leadership has clear, accurate and timely financial information to support decision- making. Work closely with the CEO on financial priorities, questions and analysis, responding quickly and confidently when deeper detail is required. Maintain strong visibility of cash flow, liquidity, working capital and financial commitments. Own and continuously improve budgeting and forecasting processes across the business. Track actual performance against budgets and forecasts, investigate variances and clearly explain the underlying drivers. Maintain strong oversight of project financial performance, including costs, profitability, utilisation and financial risks. Work closely with project and operational teams to understand financial performance and identify issues early. Support monthly and annual close activities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. Coordinate accounting, audit, tax and statutory reporting requirements across relevant entities and jurisdictions. Maintain appropriate financial controls while ensuring processes remain practical and proportionate to the business. Work closely with Payroll, People, Legal and other teams on financial and operational matters. Identify inefficient or manual Finance processes and personally drive improvements. Make practical use of technology, automation and AI to improve reporting, analysis, controls and Finance workflows. Improve the quality and accessibility of financial data and reduce unnecessary manual work. Support the development of Finance systems, tools and reporting, favouring practical solutions that fit the business. Lead, support and develop a small Finance team while remaining actively involved in their work. Step directly into operational Finance tasks when workload, deadlines or business priorities require it. Take ownership of problems through to resolution rather than simply identifying or escalating them. Support wider business initiatives where strong financial analysis or operational Finance input is required. Qualifications Significant experience across Finance, FP&A, controlling or financial management. Strong practical knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash flow and financial analysis. Experience working across multiple entities, countries or international operations. Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and statutory requirements. Experience working closely with senior business leaders and translating financial information into clear, useful insights. Comfort personally producing financial analysis and working directly with financial data rather than relying solely on a team. Strong Excel and financial modelling capability. Experience improving Finance systems, reporting or processes. A curious and practical approach to automation, AI and new technology. Comfort working in an environment where priorities can change quickly and decisions sometimes need to be made without perfect information. Ability to challenge constructively, explain reasoning clearly and then support the agreed direction. Low ego and comfort working outside strict role boundaries when the business needs it.