Senior Finance Analyst - Corporate Planning

Senior Finance Analyst - Corporate Planning London, England

PlayStation Global
Full Time London, England 48342 - 66052 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play — it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Role Overview:

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial planning & analysis as part of the Global Corporate Planning team, with focus on the Europe region. Key tasks include business analysis, reporting, analysing key trends and recommending potential strategies to management to ensure that we achieve our financial and non-financial targets.

What you'll be doing:

  • Provide budget, forecast, and mid-range planning support for global divisions as financial business partner:
  • Work with budget owners to prepare and review bottom-up Budget/Forecast
  • Analyse data - provide recommendations, challenge assumptions.
  • Review data at the cost center and consolidated function level / leadership team as needed. Ensure data integrity of submission. Understand key business drivers of the global division.
  • Build Budget presentation materials and monthly financial reporting.
  • Lead monthly financial review meetings with budget owners. Proactively identify items that impact the global division forecast. Ensure accountability.
  • When applicable, perform g/l analysis and work with purchasing team and business to prepare monthly journal entries for Accounting Dept. (accruals, reclasses, recharges, and intercompany transfers).
  • Support our overall annual (budget, mid-range plan), quarterly and monthly forecasting processes. Support the consolidation process. Ensure data integrity.
  • Develop thoughtful analysis and deliver key insights that support strategic decision making. Perform ad-hoc analysis and develop financial models, ex: gap and trend analysis, risks and opportunities, return on investment, others.
  • Prepare consolidated reporting for HC, OPEX, CapEx / fixed asset tracking, and other KPI's.
  • Liaison between regional business teams and global/regional CP, Accounting, and Finance teams
  • Work closely with the Accounting Dept to ensure the month end results are easily understood and data is shared between teams in a collaborative manner
  • Recommend ways to automate reporting and streamline processes. Support globalisation efforts.

What we are looking for:

  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Takes initiative and ownership to ensure successful outcomes
  • Ability to multitask and deliver against bold timelines
  • Sophisticated proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
  • Willingness to assist with a variety of tasks and able to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Basic knowledge/understanding of accounting and financial statements
  • Strong interest in internet and/or media & entertainment industries
  • Validated years of work experience related to the above
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • High calibre qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Benefits:

  • Discretionary bonus opportunity
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Dental Scheme
  • London Allowance (if applicable)
  • 25 days holiday per year
  • On Site Gym
  • Subsidised Café
  • Free soft drinks
  • On site bar
  • Access to cycle garage and showers

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Senior Finance Analyst - Corporate Planning
PlayStation Global

www.playstation.com/en-gb/corporate/playstation-careers
San Mateo, United States
Jim Ryan
$10+ billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Video Game Publishing
1994
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