Financial Analyst, Corporate Planning (Digital Technology Info Services - DTIS)

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Financial Analyst in Corporate Planning for Digital Technology & Information Services (DTIS) at PlayStation, you'll be a key business partner, providing financial insights and strategic recommendations to leadership in the Europe region. Responsibilities include budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting, stakeholder collaboration, process improvement, and leveraging data to drive decision-making. You will work closely with business teams, the accounting department, and global finance functions. This role requires advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and financial system proficiency (Workday, SAP, Power BI, Tableau) and experience in preparing financial models and conducting ad-hoc analysis like ROI assessments and scenario planning. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, effective communicator, and self-starter with a strong understanding of key KPIs (HC, OPEX, CapEx, fixed assets).
Must have:
  • Advanced Excel, PowerPoint & Financial Systems
  • Strategic thinking & problem-solving
  • Strong communication & stakeholder management
  • Budget preparation & analysis
  • Financial reporting & analysis
  • Process improvement & automation
Good to have:
  • Experience in media, entertainment, or gaming
Perks:
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Hybrid working
  • Private medical insurance
  • Dental scheme
  • 25 days holiday
  • On-site gym
  • Subsidised café
  • Free soft drinks
  • On-site bar
  • Cycle garage & showers

Job Details

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:

As a Finance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role as a key Finance Business Partner, fostering collaboration and driving strategic decision-making across the organisation.

You’ll be a key player in a recently globalised team, established with the common purpose of supporting SIE’s business in a collective and efficient manner.  You’ll work closely with SIE’s platform team (specifically DTIS – Digital, Technology, & Information Services), with primary focus on the Europe region. Your goal will be to deliver actionable insights, champion financial best practices, and support continuous improvement in processes and systems to drive business success.

Be a Business Partner:

As a trusted financial partner, you will provide expert analysis, challenge assumptions, and collaborate with leadership to develop strategies that align with organisational goals. By fostering strong relationships and leveraging data-driven insights, you’ll ensure the company achieves its financial and non-financial objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Strategic Financial Planning & Business Partnering:

  • Collaborate with budget owners to prepare, review, and analyse bottom-up budgets and forecasts.
  • Provide strategic recommendations, challenge assumptions, and ensure data integrity.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, delivering insights into key business drivers and influencing decision-making.

Reporting & Analysis:

  • Lead the preparation of budget presentations, monthly financial reports, and consolidated results for leadership.
  • Conduct detailed analysis of trends, risks, and opportunities, ensuring accountability across departments.
  • Create financial models and perform ad-hoc analyses, such as ROI assessments and scenario planning.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Manage relationships with business stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment on financial objectives and priorities.
  • Partner with the Accounting team to ensure seamless month-end reporting and data integrity.
  • Facilitate monthly and quarterly financial reviews with budget owners, anticipating challenges and driving proactive solutions.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Recommend and implement process enhancements, automating reporting and driving efficiencies.
  • Support global standardisation efforts to align financial practices across regions.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Consolidate and report on key KPIs such as HC, OPEX, CapEx, and fixed asset tracking.
  • Liaise between regional business teams and global finance functions to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
  • Deliver accurate and timely financial insights to support long-term strategic planning.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strategic Thinker: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Effective Communicator: Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Self-Starter: Proactive, results-driven, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
  • Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (e.g., Workday Adaptive and HR, SAP, Power BI, Tableau).
  • Industry Knowledge: Interest or experience in media, entertainment, or gaming industries.
  • Qualifications:
    • High-calibre qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance or related fields.

Benefits: 

  • Discretionary bonus opportunity
  • Hybrid working model (FlexModes)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Dental Scheme
  • 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, maternity or parental status, 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.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


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