Darragh W. Email and Phone Number
With over 20 years of experience in finance, I am a senior finance manager at Activision, where I manage all aspects of accounting, control, FP&A, and local compliance. I am passionate about providing strategic and operational support to the local management team, and ensuring the financial integrity and performance of the business. I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the finance team, as I have worked in different industries, countries, and cultures.In my current role, I leverage my skills in quarterly reporting, strategic planning, and problem solving to deliver accurate and timely financial information, analysis, and insights to the stakeholders. I also oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency. I partner with the audit and tax teams to ensure compliance with local and global standards and regulations. I enjoy working with a talented and collaborative team of finance professionals, and contributing to the success of Activision.
Activision Blizzard
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- activisionblizzard.com
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- 1291
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Senior Finance ManagerActivision Blizzard Sep 2012 - PresentDublin, County Dublin, IrelandDeveloped and executed the financial strategy, aligning with company goals and objectives; driving financial planning, forecasting and budgeting.Acted as a key strategic, finance and commercial partner for the Vice-President, Worldwide Localisation.Built effective, streamlined, and efficient financial business models for the localisation teams, enabling transparency for project cost drivers, ROI, and future state planning. Managed a technology improvement programme for local entities, leading the migration to upgrade Oracle (11i to R12); working with the technology teams to migrate finance and operations data with zero business interruptions. Counselled as the finance business partner for the local management team, providing financial perspectives and implications as part of strategy roadmaps.Skills: Cost Reductions, Operations Management, Audit Controls, Finance Partnering, Commercial Support -
Senior Finance ManagerActivision Blizzard Mar 2010 - Sep 2012Santa Monica, California, United StatesRecognised by the VP of Studios for building and managing operations and finance structures; owning the replication of the Dublin success throughout the USA and Canada.Led the unification of a number of separate entities under one global function.Implemented standardised processes, policies and controls as part of MI reporting, enabling cost-driven storytelling and rapid-pace corrections in response to evolving markets.Created business case recommendation to the senior leadership for an effective cost reduction exercise through offshoring and outsourcing to partner-run call centre operations. Skills: Commercial Support, Operations Improvements, Change Management, Business Management, Finance Structuring, Delivery Standards -
Finance ManagerActivision Blizzard Sep 2007 - Feb 2010Dublin, County Dublin, IrelandRecruited by the start-up studio and newly acquired business to head and establish an efficient and high-performing accounting function.Managed all day-to-day transactions, financial and statutory reporting, tax compliances, and audits.Collaborated with the executive team to develop a comprehensive financial strategy that aligned growth objectives and fundraising requirements.Maintained strong relationships with Corporate Treasury teams to ensure all fundraising and debt financing was in place as required; and managed internal covenants and compliance to ensure adherence to financial agreements. Managed business operations, including HSE, office facilities, security, and workplace experience. Skills: Accounting Leadership, Reporting, Fundraising, Supplier Invoicing, Annual Reports, Technology Upgrades, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Support -
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Darragh W. works for Activision Blizzard
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Darragh W.'s current role is Senior Finance Manager | Commercial Support, Operations Improvements, Change Management.
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Darragh W.'s colleagues are Maria Belanger, Cristine Fernandes, Bailey Mccann, Angelo Nieri, Tamara Munster, Harriet Donaldson, Arden Chrusciel.
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