Financial Analyst

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.

Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Virtual, remote worker location possible

You will be part of the PlayStation Studios Finance group to support the Global Tech, Creative and Services Group. This role will play a critical part in supporting our operational expenditures (OPEX), budgeting, forecasting, actuals, accruals, headcount and salary tracking, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the monthly and quarterly business reviews, performing ad hoc analysis, and creating data-driven insights to support decision-making.

Main Responsibilities:

• Partner with department heads to develop a full understanding of their organization’s strategic priorities, resource and headcount needs, and partner with them to execute and improve financial planning, budgeting, and reporting

• Develop and produce regular and ad-hoc reports to support decision making at various levels of management

• Act as a trusted business partner for service group department leads

• Perform critical analysis of departmental performance through analysis of important metrics

• Monitor cost allocation reporting for service groups and assist with initiatives to improve allocation rates

• Partner closely with key regional department representatives and finance staff in Asia, UK, and US developing proven understanding of regional accounting practices and ensuring timelines and results are met

• Track global headcount and perform cost impact analysis on headcount movements

• Facilitate month and quarter end close (accruals) and inter-company transactions

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

• ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA qualification

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience working in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivots, sumifs, vlookups etc)

• Be versatile, working with large volumes of data

• Ability to quickly assimilate new processes and technologies

• Personal time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to ensure that deadlines are met

• Strong communication skills

• Highly organized person that pays attention to the details

• Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Interest in Games and passion for the Game industry

• Experienced in SAP, Oracle or other accounting packages

• Collaborative worker in cross functional/regional teams

Desirable:

• Prior work experience in Game Industry or Media & Entertainment

• Experience with financial ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or other accounting packages)

• Exposure to OLAP planning applications such as Planning Analytics

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.