Job Description:

With a rich history of developing multiple AAA franchises such as Little Big Planet and Crackdown, as well as contributing to genre-defining titles like the Forza Motorsport and Hitman series, Sumo Sheffield’s vast development experience spans multiple genres and platforms.

As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project.

The team have a track record of working on some of the world’s biggest and best games and received two BAFTAs for their work on Sackboy: A Big Adventure. As the scale and exclusivity of projects continue to grow, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the Sumo Sheffield family!

The role is part of the external financial reporting team within Sumo Group (Group) finance. It will be extremely varied, with involvement in all aspects of Group financial reporting including month-end management accounts, statutory accounts, reporting to Sumo’s parent company and preparation of financial information and analysis for the Board. The role will also have responsibility for key finance processes and provide an opportunity to understand the key commercial drivers of the business. The candidate will study for a professional finance qualification/level 7 apprenticeship (ACA or ACCA), working within a high-performing finance team along a structured pathway of development and progression, and funding and study support will be provided.

Sumo is a dynamic, growing business with multiple Finance Analysts across the Group and as such the specific requirements of our Finance Analysts may change as the needs of the business change. We also regularly assess the skills, experience and development needs of our Finance Analysts and may look to adjust or rotate the Finance Analysts’ responsibilities from time to time to reflect these.

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire or some remote work considered

Within this role you will:

• Study towards a professional finance qualification (ACA or ACCA), complete all practical work experience and apply learnings to the role in Sumo
• Be responsible for key monthly financial processes including:
• Preparation of financial information and analysis for the monthly Operating Committee and executive board, preparing commentary and insight and ensuring accurate and timely consolidation and submission of board packs
• Consolidation of Group results for all operating businesses and overseas teams, using Group financial reporting systems
• Preparation of financial entries for month end, including property lease accounting, foreign exchange and intercompany eliminations
• Maintenance of key balance sheet reconciliations and controls
• Maintenance of the Group financial reporting structure and master data within finance systems, collaborating with the wider finance team to ensure reporting is accurate and correct reporting structures are in place
• Develop an understanding of the key commercial drivers of the Group
• Develop technical knowledge and understanding and support the application of technical accounting concepts in the business
• Prepare year-end financial statements and disclosures for review by the Finance Manager and Financial Controller
• Support the Group’s statutory audit, liaising with the external audit team and providing information and analysis
• Prepare submissions for reporting to the Group’s ultimate Parent, ensuring the accuracy of data and timely submission by all members of the finance team
• Be responsible for other elements of external financial reporting e.g. statistical reporting
• Continually review and improve finance processes
• Support the Finance Manager – Financial Reporting and Group FC in preparation of ad hoc analysis and projects as required

We need you to have:

• A graduate degree or equivalent and strong academic background
• Experience in a finance role is desirable
• Desire to study for a professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA) or already part qualified
• Strong excel and other MS Office skills and the ability to analyse and manipulate data
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders   
• An enthusiastic, team-based ethos. Ability to collaborate across teams
• The ability to prioritise in a dynamic business, be well organised, and able to work autonomously and to strict deadlines.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• A strong desire to implement change and best practices, with the confidence to question processes and recommend improvements

What we offer:

. Defined Annual Bonus Scheme

. ULEV car scheme

. Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        

. Salary Sacrifice Pension

. Flexible Working  

. 21 days of free-use holiday

+ your birthday off

+ 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day

+ a duvet day

+ Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year

+ Bank Holidays

+ extra allowance accrued for longer service

. Free dental insurance 

. Life Assurance 4x Salary

. Income Protection of 75% for 5 years           

. Enhanced Mat/Paternity & Adoption pay

. Employee Assistance Programme:

. Help at Hand – Remote GP, Mental Health & Physio appointments

. Free financial & home buying support consultations

. Cycle to Work Scheme

. Payroll Giving Scheme

. Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses

. Career Development Pathway  

. Wrap Parties.

. Project Completion Awards

. Game/Creative Jams

. Big Family Events

. Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…

. Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group 

. Free fruit and drinks in our studios

. Employee Referral Bonus     

. Relocation Support to the UK

. Visa Sponsorship

Where do we stand on diversity?

At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and as a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.

We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

More about Sumo Sheffield

Sumo Sheffield is located just outside the city centre in Sumo Digital’s HQ, just off J34 on the M1 and a stone’s throw from the city’s primary shopping and leisure complex. With a multi-building campus comprised of industry-leading facilities, an onsite gym and a subsidised canteen, Sumo Sheffield provides everything needed for all teams to create the world’s best games.

Sheffield is the fifth largest city in the UK and is easily accessible by road and rail from Leeds, Manchester and the Midlands. The city enjoys a wealth of facilities to suit a wide array of interests, including:

World-class sports facilities

Iconic theatres and galleries

Multiple retail and shopping experiences

Diverse and renowned restaurants and eateries

The award-winning National Video Game Museum

More about Sumo Digital

Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include BAFTA-Award-winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws & Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.