Financial Analyst, Corporate Planning

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Financial Analyst, Corporate Planning
San Mateo, CA (Hybrid)
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial planning & analysis as part of the Global Corporate Planning team. Key tasks include business analysis, reporting, analyzing key trends and recommending potential strategies to management to ensure that we achieve our financial and non-financial targets.
What you'll be doing:

• Recommend ways to automate reporting and streamline processes. Support globalization efforts.
• Lead monthly financial review meetings. Proactively identify items that impact the global division forecast. Ensure accountability.
• Review data at the cost center and consolidated function level / leadership team as needed. Ensure data integrity of submission. Understand key business drivers of the global division.
• Build budget presentation materials and monthly financial reporting.
• Prepare consolidated reporting for HC, OPEX, CapEx / fixed asset tracking, and other KPI’s.
• Work with budget owners to prepare and review bottom-up Budget/Forecast.
• Provide budget, forecast, and mid-range planning support for global divisions as financial business partner:
• Support our overall annual (budget, mid-range plan), quarterly and monthly forecasting processes. Support the consolidation process.
• Work closely with the Accounting Dept to ensure the month end results are easily understood and data is shared between teams in a collaborative manner.
• Perform g/l analysis and work with purchasing team and business to prepare monthly journal entries for Accounting Dept. (accruals, reclasses, recharges, amortizations, and intercompany transfers).
• Develop thoughtful analysis and deliver key insights that support strategic decision making. Perform ad-hoc analysis and develop financial models, ex: gap and trend analysis, risks and opportunities, ROI, others.
• Liaison between regional business teams and global/regional CP, Accounting, and Finance teams.
• Analyze data - provide recommendations, challenge assumptions.

What we are looking for:

• SAP, Workday, and/or Adaptive experience a plus.
• Sophisticated proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong curiosity about internet and/or media & entertainment industries.
• Takes initiative and ownership to ensure successful outcomes.
• Willingness to assist with a variety of tasks and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills across various levels including senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Minimum 2+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge/understanding of accounting and financial documents.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to multitask and deliver against daring timelines.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$102,700 — $154,100 USD
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 or maternity, 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.