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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.

Primary Purpose:

  • Commercially focused manager supporting the global subscription services business in both financial planning and as a key business partner on all commercial propositions.
  • Responsible for the financial planning governance and coordination for the Global services forecast contributing to the accurate and timely production of the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts/budgets.
  • Monthly analysis of global P&L actuals and flash forecasts, liaising with a variety of global stakeholders to understand and report on key variances with coherent storytelling.
  • Commercial modelling and challenge for all promotion and investment proposals for services globally. Providing detailed and accurate modelling as well as commercial challenge.
  • Return on investment for all promotion activities with recommendations for process and commercial improvements.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Manage all Service commercial finance operations.
  • Management of 2 Analysts and leadership across the GSBO FP&A team
  • Coordinate with D2C commercial finance lead to ensure consistency in assumptions
  • Provide business partnering support to services business operations teams and coordinate across internal FP&A team
  • Perform services-specific analysis, e.g., business cases and consumer investment analysis
  • Drive business results through performing what-if / scenario planning through margin
  • Oversee annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly flash submissions for volume, pricing and revenue to ensure global understanding and alignment between D2C and Services
  • Coordinate with commercial partners for global planning alignment of volume, price, revenue & promotions
  • Ensure submission in global planning tool
  • Provide insights, analytics and commentary on standard management reports with a focus around margin analysis

What we’re looking for:

  • Qualified Accountant with at least 8 years relevant PQE in an FP&A function (prior subscriptions experience preferred)
  • Strong financial modelling and commercial acumen with ability to evaluate financial impact of business decisions.
  • Commercial acumen and gravitas with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel (VBA level an advantage).
  • Commercial model development preferred.
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to present detailed analyses.
  • Organised self-starter, with drive and ambition who thrives under pressure, and is capable of confidently working alongside the most senior stakeholders across the wider business.
  • Attention to detail, commitment to accuracy & adherence to deadlines.
  • Experience of working in a regional group headquarters.
  • Experience of digital products or subscription services preferable
  • Proven track record of similar roles/tasks in Global / Pan regional company in the subscription part of one of the below sectors: -
    • Online services & E-commerce
    • Entertainment business (Game/Film/Music)

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

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.