Model Builder - Anaplan

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.

Why PlayStation? 

PlayStation is not just the Best Place to Play — it is also the Best Place to Work. We have thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we are recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Role overview:

At SIE we want to enable PlayStation to deliver on its promise to be the Best Place to Play by making it the Best Place to Work! In IT, we aim to achieve this by providing information and technology platforms that enable seamless working, communication and collaboration with colleagues and partners anywhere in the world.

The SIE IT – Business Enablement Services department implements, enhances, and supports products and services that underpin PlayStation’s Sales, Finance and Operations business processes. We are looking for an experienced Model Builder – Anaplan to help drive the development of SIE’s Financial Planning and Analysis solution, and integrate it into the sales, finance, and operations systems landscape for both the physical and digital PlayStation business.

You will manage model infrastructure on the platform (revision tag deployment, model data updates & reconciliations). You will enable the team to support the business in meeting their planning, forecasting and budgeting achievements, as well as in the delivery of system enhancements. You will do this by identifying business needs, understanding existing models and processes, and translating requirements into efficiently built and integrated Anaplan solutions.

You will have demonstrable experience of leading multi-dimensional model development on the Anaplan platform, including the configuration of existing models, incorporation of new functionality and continual optimisation of modeling solutions.

You will help foster a positive and productive team culture to ensure Anaplan Model Builders remain focused on consistently delivering high quality solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

Continuous implementation and development of SIE’s Anaplan Financial planning and modeling platform, including but not limited to:

• Platform Delivery & Governance
• Providing direction and governance for the implementation of all key functional and non-functional requirements on the Anaplan platform
• Working with the team to ensure stories arrive for development meeting the agreed ‘definition of ready’ and that completed stories ready for acceptance have met the ‘definition of done’
• Assisting with the definition and governance of model building standards and best practices
• Application and monitoring of standards across project developments and business as usual modeling activities
• Creation and maintenance of data, process and technical documentation associated with the platform and associated integration
• Ownership of model security, ensuring that users have the correct level of access to the platform
• Model Building
• Support and enhance existing models built during the initial implementation, delivering, and maintaining all model components (lists, modules, actions, UX pages, dashboards etc)
• Take ownership of all model update processes and ensure that business needs are met regarding timing on model preparation (Data uploads, Metadata management, Reconciliations)
• Provide additional support to new Model Builders and act as a bridge between user requirements and active implementation
• Develop inbound/outbound data feeds to and from the Anaplan data hub
• Develop end-user dashboards, reporting and analytical solutions
• Unit testing, system, and performance testing of model deliverables
• Supporting user acceptance test activities
• Assisting in data validation, migration, and deployment of new models
• Providing end-user knowledge transfer, training, and support
• Collaboration / Centre of Excellence (CoE)
• Collaborate with user groups to identify areas for improvement with Anaplan Models
• Collaborate with our internal teams to identify areas of opportunity for data utilization
• Work closely with the Anaplan development team to ensure standard methodology is met throughout all implementations
• Contributor in the creation of an Anaplan CoE with the goal of driving the adoption and maximizing utilization of the Anaplan solution by
• Operating as an Anaplan SME – be a trusted point of contact for colleague support
• Where appropriate, training, coaching and sharing knowledge with users and peers
• Developing processes and standards that will be applied across the CoE
• Continuously identify gaps and opportunities for projects that will streamline workflows and overall processes

What we are looking for:

At PlayStation we are driven by the desire to ensure that PlayStation remains the best place to play and the best place to work. This drive is fueled by our core values: we are looking for people to join us who are passionate, trailblazers and have a one team mentality.

Your values and behaviors will be key to success in the role, and they are underpinned by your previous technology experience:

• High proficiency to understand and interrogate complex business data requirements, and build feeds and analytical models that will deliver the relevant insights
• Strong mathematical and analytical background with high attention to detail
• Experienced in working globally, across business and technology teams based in the US (West Coast), Japan and Europe (UK)
• Track record of working with high performing technical teams
• Breadth and depth of experience building and running complex software systems and highly scalable/available software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confirmed ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
• Willingness to challenge when assessing problems and proposals

Your technical experience should include the following or similar tools and technologies:

Essential

• Anaplan Model Builder Level 2 with demonstrable experience of building complex models in Anaplan for at least 3 years
• Deep understanding of the financial planning business capabilities and processes and their implementation within a major organization
• In depth expertise in complex data analysis (specifically relating to financial planning)
• Deep understanding of multi-dimensional data modeling and its implementation
• Experience of common BI reporting platforms such as PowerBI and Tableau
• Experience of performing technical platform critical assessments
• Data modeling techniques

Desirable

• Experienced in the implementation of financial planning tools within an organization – SAP BPC, Oracle EBS/Hyperion, Workday Adaptive, Cognos
• Experience of working with integration technologies – in particular, Sterling Integrator
• Understanding of S/4Hana financial modules and associated data structures
• Solution architecture – use of frameworks such as TOGAF, Archimate
• Prior to working on Anaplan platform has extensive experience of the software delivery process, with a focus on Agile techniques

What We Offer

At PlayStation, we believe in fostering an encouraging and inclusive environment where every team member can excel. We provide attractive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to collaborate with a team of dedicated individuals who are committed to crafting world-class gaming experiences. Join us and contribute to a company that values innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence.

Equal opportunity statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information 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.

#LI-AT1

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.