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Financial Operations Specialist
Location: San Mateo / Hybrid
We’re a team that sets out to break new ground with our partners and games to redefine the value of PlayStation through marketing, service, insights, and data. We create from authentic passion, demonstrate relentless curiosity, communicate with candor, foster collaboration, set out to make our mark and all while remembering that what we do this isn’t rocket surgery (aka, trying not to take ourselves too seriously).
The Strategy & Planning team leads all aspects of business management, planning, strategy development, operations, team engagement, and communications for the department across the globe. Reporting into the Director, Strategy & Planning, this role will be vital to the execution of marketing programs in support of this team. The ideal candidate should be a globally minded marketing leader who possesses excellent organizational skills, is an effective communicator that thrives in collaborative and cross-functional environments.
What you’ll be doing:

• Other ad hoc projects as needed
• Facilitating the quarterly forecast and annual budget process and review meetings with the budget owners
• Participating and supporting the Portfolio team in their month end review meetings
• Supporting leaders in Global Partner Marketing (GPM) with the planning and execution of their media spending
• Partnering with Americas finance to deliver the required information for accurate month end results
• Leading month end review meetings with Partner Marketing in America and updating their budget tracker with monthly actuals
• Owning contract creation, purchase order creation, & invoice tracking

What we are looking for:

• Basic understanding of managerial accounting principles (ie: accruals, reclasses, pre-paid, expense recognition)
• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting
• 1+ years of FP&A experience
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate/Proficient Excel skills
• Highly motivated and quick to learn
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage deliverables on tight deadlines
• Organized and able to get things done on your own initiative

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years working in FP&A in a tech or entertainment company
• Prior experience supporting business units with month end close
• Prior experience with supporting marketing or media budgets

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.
$82,600 — $124,000 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.
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