Description
The Gaming PC NPI Financial Analyst (Expert) serves as a
strategic finance business partner supporting the Gaming PC portfolio, with primary responsibility for
end-to-end financial ownership of New Product Introductions (NPIs).
This role provides
advanced financial modeling, investment analysis, and portfolio management to guide go/no-go decisions, optimize profitability, and ensure alignment with long-term financial plans. The position operates in a highly cross-functional environment, partnering closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Category teams.
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Business Partnering
- Acts as primary finance partner to Gaming PC platform teams, influencing key investment and product decisions.
- Provides financial insights and recommendations at key NPI checkpoints and executive reviews.
- Aligns cross-functional stakeholders on assumptions related to volume, pricing, cost, and ROI.
NPI Financial Management (End-to-End Ownership)
- Owns financial planning and execution across all NPI phases (concept, PLC, POR, launch, post-launch).
- Develops and validates business cases, including revenue, cost, margin, and ROI projections.
- Supports go/no-go decisions by assessing financial viability and strategic alignment.
Portfolio & Profitability Management
- Manages Gaming PC portfolio financial performance across the product lifecycle.
- Identifies risks and opportunities and drives actions to optimize profitability and return on investment.
- Delivers post-launch financial insights and performance analysis to inform future product strategies.
NRE & Investment Planning
- Leads planning, tracking, and management of NRE (Non-Recurring Engineering) investments and funding.
- Ensures alignment of development spend with financial targets (Flash, Budget, LTP).
- Drives visibility and accountability for investment efficiency and spend optimization.
Financial Modeling & Analytics
- Develops and maintains complex financial models, including:
- ROI and investment analysis
- Cost structure and profitability scenarios
- Sensitivity and risk analysis
- Standardizes modeling approaches and tools across NPIs.
Planning, Reporting & Governance
- Supports key financial processes (Flash, Budget, LTP, QBR/QBW) for Gaming portfolio.
- Ensures compliance with financial governance requirements and reporting standards.
- Prepares and delivers executive-ready financial insights.
Education & Experience Recommended
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
- Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in financial management, internal audit, accounting, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
Knowledge & Skills
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Automation
- Corporate Finance
- Data Analysis
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Planning
- Financial Services
- Financial Statements
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Internal Controls
- Investments
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Process Improvement
- Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
- SAP Applications
- Variance Analysis
Cross-Org Skills
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
- Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.
Complexity
- Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
Disclaimer
- This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
