Dickson Lee

Head of Finance and Operations, the Initiative an Xbox Game Studio @Microsoft

Santa Monica, CA, US

Oversee all production and studio operating budgets, balance sheet commitments, forecasts and analyses including head count, external/outsourced vendor spending, studio technology, and infrastructure capital investments.• Lead all FP & A functions, managing global budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic objectives and optimize profitability.• Produce financial reports and dashboards with executive-level insights, presenting P&L actuals, KPI trends, and variance analysis to senior leadership and stakeholders.• Collaborate cross-functionally with data science and commercial teams, analyzing consumer behavior and market trends to refine revenue models and growth strategies.• Negotiate vendor agreements and co-development deals, managing outsourced production budgets and ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.• Provide sophisticated financial analysis, supporting margin analysis, product mix evaluations, and asset investment decisions to drive strategic and operational objectives.

University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business

Master of Business Administration - MBA

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts - BA