Senior Financial Analyst (Contract)

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Global P&L Analyst - Americas ( 6 month contract)

San Mateo, CA preferred  or CA remote 

The Global Sales and Business Operations (GSBO) team brings together staff from around the world, with a passion for engaging gamers with PlayStation’s extraordinary products and services. GSBO teams are located in countries across the globe, balancing local relevance with a global perspective. Across our Direct to Consumer, channel partners, and services business, our teams work cross-functionally to bring the best of the PlayStation experience to markets and channels around the world.

Role overview:

• The role is responsible for supporting the Regional P&L plans for Flash, Forecasts and Budget including accurate and timely submissions to Corporate Planning.
• Drives insights by reviewing and analysing the financial plans, tracking performance and providing what-if analysis
• Reporting to the Global FP&A Manager - Americas but also liaising with various regional business partners including Commercial and Channel Operations and regional accounting

What you'll be doing:

• Provide support to the budgeting, forecasting, and monthly flash operations for all Regional P&L line items
• Analyse performance against plan, identify risks & opportunities to close gaps, and prepare commentary on overall regional business through Gross profit and OPEX
• Review assumptions and key drivers to facilitate plan preparation, and coordinate across FP&A hub and Commercial Finance teams
• Work with regional department planners on OPEX budget and actuals in order to provide commentary on variances
• Work with regional department planners and global Ops teams on Selling forecasts adding insight to the commentary
• Submit all planning requirements in accordance with planning calendar
• Prepare all submissions to Corporate Planning
• Participate in regional month-end reviews

What we're looking for:

• At least 4 years relevant experience or 2 years PQE in an FP&A function and of working with commercial teams or business
• Strong financial background with ability to evaluate financial impact of business decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (VBA level an advantage). 
• SAP / BW experience with experience of planning tools including their development and project management preferred

Preferred Qualities:

• 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.
• Intellectual bandwidth to manage multiple stakeholders across geographies and functional specialisms.
• An ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with a keen eye for detail – precision, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to present detailed analysis.
• Proven track record of similar roles/tasks in Global / Pan regional company in the subscription part of one of the below sectors: -
  • Retail
  • Online services & E-commerce
  • Entertainment business (Game/Film/Music)

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