About Kinetic Games

We’re an independent games studio best known for creating Phasmophobia, enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Our team is passionate, creative, and collaborative and we’re looking for someone equally enthusiastic about games to join our growing team.

We’re a small but fast growing, friendly team that values creativity, openness, and personal growth. Whether you’re helping various departments or talking about your favourite horror game, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where passion and curiosity are celebrated. You’ll be joining a small but ambitious team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your development truly matters.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to how we work together every day. We aim to build a team with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We believe great games start with an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed. Applications from all qualified candidates are encouraged. Equal opportunities are provided throughout our recruitment and employment practices.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and provide appropriate support wherever reasonably practicable.

About the role:

We’re looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to support and strengthen the finance function at Kinetic Games. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career from a Management Accountant or Junior Finance Manager position into a broader finance role with increased ownership and responsibility.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership to help manage core finance operations, support publishing activities, and contribute to the continued growth of the studio. The role will continue to evolve alongside the business as we expand our publishing operations, company structure, and finance processes during our growth phase.

Working Pattern: Hybrid. While current arrangements may vary, it is anticipated that from approximately September onwards the successful candidate will be expected to attend the office 1–2 days per week.

This role is hybrid based at our office in Southampton. At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Own and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Support audit preparation and act as a key contact during external audits.
• Assist with the setup and implementation of finance processes for new companies/entities.
• Manage publishing finance operations, including purchase orders, invoicing, billing, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and process publishing royalty payments and reporting.
• Oversee payroll processes and ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Manage and monitor departmental budgets within Moss.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow tracking.
• Analyse and reconcile platform revenue across Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and other channels.
• Improve finance processes, controls, and reporting workflows.
• Support finance systems improvements and automation initiatives.
• Work cross functionally with publishing, operations, and leadership teams.
• Train, mentor, and support junior finance team members.
• Help scale finance processes and procedures as the company grows.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of month end accounting processes.
• Experience supporting audits and managing operational finance tasks.
• Experience with payroll and reconciliations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and adapt within a growing business.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members is beneficial.

Nice To Have:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA required.
• Experience within gaming, publishing, SaaS, or digital entertainment industries.
• Experience with royalty accounting or publishing finance workflows.
• Familiarity with Xero, Moss, and financial reporting tools.
• Experience working with multi-entity businesses.
  
  

Our Interview Process:

We aim to keep our recruitment process straightforward and engaging:

Stage 1: Interview with Head of Finance & Operations with HR Member present (Via Teams). This stage will focus on assessing your previous experience, technical finance knowledge, and approach to operational finance responsibilities.

Stage 2: Culture Interview - Head of Finance & Operations with Finance Assistant. This stage is designed to help us understand how you would fit within the team and wider company culture. Depending on location, we may ask for this stage to take place at our Southampton office. However, we understand that not every circumstance will allow this, and we will always aim to be flexible where possible.

Benefits & Perks

💰Comprehensive Reward Package

💼 Enhanced Employer Match Pension Scheme

💸 Annual Bonus

🍽️ Weekly Free Team Lunches 

🎉 Regular Social Events 

🏠 Hybrid & Flextime Working 

⚽ Access to Southampton Football Club Tickets - subject to availability and sponsor allocation

📦 Relocation Package (within the UK only)

🚗Electric Vehicle Car Scheme

🏅 Employee of the Month Vouchers

🧘 ♀️ Personal Wellbeing Allowance

🤝 Recruitment Referral Scheme

🎓 Training & Development Budget

🚀 Training & Career Development 

💚 Vitality Health Insurance 

🛡️ Aviva Life Insurance

🎂 30 days Holiday in Total

🎄 Christmas Studio Shutdown