Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, PlayStation
$185.9-278.9k
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Gaming and digital entertainment provider
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Gaming and digital entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$185.9-278.9k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of marketing dynamics as well as having a strong FP&A experience
- BA/BS in business, strategy, finance, economics or related field; MBA and/or CFA designation preferred
- 12+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on marketing or related industries
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Resilience under pressure including from senior stakeholders
- Self-starter, showing initiative and ability to work independently
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong understanding of marketing principles and strategies
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams
- Experience in gaming industry and/or is an advantage but not a must
- Strong work ethic and confidentiality a must
What the job involves
- Studio Business Group Finance team is looking for Director, Financial Planning & Analysis for our newly formed Publishing team under the Sony Interactive Entertainment Studio Business Group (SBG). SBG is responsible for all 1st Party marketing, working closely with other SBG and SIE teams to maximize commercial outcomes
- Director, FP&A - Publishing is a new role that will be a business partner role to Head of Publishing and support the team
- The role will be a member of SBG Publishing Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the FP&A processes for the department
- This position is responsible for providing financial planning and budgeting, financial governance and controls and financials insights, analysis, and implementation of strategic guidance to optimize marketing investments
- FP&A Processes design and implementation in the newly formed publishing department
- Business Partnering: Be a strategic thought partner to Head of Publishing and team supporting the setup of the organization and driving maturation of processes; providing thought leadership in the newly formed department
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for the marketing department, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
- Business Performance: Lead performance management processes in Publishing team (quarterly business reviews, annual budget, mid-range planning etc)
- Value Optimization: Collaborate with Commercial and Value Optimization team ensuring marketing investment is optimized and effectiveness of marketing initiatives is assessed
- Governance and Controls: Implement and monitors governance and control framework around the processes in Publishing team
- Cost Management: Analyze marketing expenditures and implement cost control measures to enhance profitability
- Collaboration and Influencing: Effectively collaborate with SBG and non-SBG partners ensuring appropriate flow of information, process implementation; effectively influence stakeholders across multiple disciples from leadership team members to various functional teams
- Reporting: Prepare and present financial information and insights to SBG management and other stakeholders, highlighting trends, variances, and actionable recommendations
- Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of financial analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
Our take
Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - Playstation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionize gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.
As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.
PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
- Free fruit every day in our offices
- On-site free gym (London & Liverpool)
- On-site subsidised cafés
- On-site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care assistance
- x2 volunteering days each year
- Group pension plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
- Free giveaways of select first party products and services
- Discounts on PlayStation products
- Discounts on Sony products
- Access to other corporate discounts
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Leadership
Jim Ryan
(CEO, not founder)Ryan joined Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in 1994. Taking over as SIEE president in 2011, he later moved on to head of global sales and marketing at SIE in April 2016. Ryan has served as deputy president of SIE since January 2018, before being appointed CEO in February 2019.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at PlayStation
- We're proud to celebrate diversity at PlayStation
- Our Employee Resource groups, including Women@PlayStation, REPRESENT@PlayStation, Wellbeing@PlayStation, and our award-winning LGBTQ+ group, Pride@PlayStation, actively promote inclusion in the workplace and beyond
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