Senior Finance Analyst, PlayStation

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; CPA preferred. An MBA or advanced degree in finance or business is a plus
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a financial analysis role with substantial experience in FP&A, budgeting, and management reporting, ideally within a live services, technology, or entertainment environment
• Technical Skills: Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas), with experience in SAP, Oracle, or other accounting systems. Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Cognos, SAP BW) is an advantage
• Analytical Abilities: Proficient in complex financial modeling and able to analyze large volumes of data for strategic insights
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to non-financial audiences
• Personal Skills: Meticulous, self-starter, able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Teamwork: Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively across functions and regions

Desirable

• PlayStation Studios Finance team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the team
• You will be part of the Central Studio Business Finance group, reporting to the Strategic Finance Manager
• This role is responsible for Forecasting, Reporting and Analysis for global service groups
• This role will support Central Services departments, focusing on financial planning and analysis, cost allocations, and pivotal initiatives
• In this role, you’ll work closely with finance teams across regions, live services leadership, and other internal partners to drive data-driven decision-making, financial strategy, and support for complex financial modeling and forecasting
• You must not be afraid to question current practices and seek business improvement(s) where possible
• You must face challenges with optimism and are always looking for ways to be helpful and improve the team
• All candidates will report to PlayStation Studios' Strategic Finance Manager, who is based out of Montreal, QC, Canada
• Business partnering: Partner with department heads to understand strategic priorities, resource needs, and financial goals, supporting financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and present monthly financial reviews, with variance analysis on forecasts, plans, and prior year figures, focusing on operational improvementslive services and central initiatives
• Complex Modeling & Scenario Analysis: Perform detailed sensitivity, scenario, and what-if analyses to assess potential financial impacts of strategic decisions within the live services environment
• Cost Allocation & Optimization: Monitor and improve cost allocation reporting, collaborating on initiatives to streamline allocation rates and enhance efficiency
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance colleagues and department representatives in Asia, the UK, and the US to ensure consistency across regional financial practices
• Month-End Close Support: Facilitate month-end and quarter-end close activities, including accruals and intercompany transactions
• Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to group-wide strategic and financial initiatives, supporting project execution and identifying opportunities for process improvements
• Data Analysis & Synthesis: Gather and synthesize data from several sources to provide actionable business insights and drive informed decision-making