Sr. Manager, Corporate Planning

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Sr. Manager, Corporate Planning San Mateo, CA / Hybrid (Collab mode)
The Sr. Manager, Corporate Planning will be responsible for financial planning & analysis as part of the Global Corporate Planning team. Key tasks include business analysis, management reporting, analyzing key trends and recommending potential strategies to senior management to ensure that we achieve our financial and non-financial targets, as well as leading a team of analysts and senior analysts.
Responsibilities:

• Work with budget owners and leadership team to prepare and review bottom-up Budget/Forecast
• Specifically for M&A, participate in the financial due diligence process and provide financial implications as well as required reporting to senior managements
• Guide and influence finance workstreams to develop and deliver detailed analysis of financial impact
• Provide budget, forecast, and mid-range planning support for global divisions as financial business partner:
• Create Budget presentation materials and monthly financial reporting. Lead monthly financial review meetings with budget owners. Ensure accountability.
• Ensure financial control and governance
• Work with internal leadership team as part of the monthly and quarterly reporting process. Prepare consolidated global reporting for Sales, COGS, HC, OPEX, CapEx / fixed asset tracking, and other KPI’s.
• Review data at the cost center, consolidated function level, leadership team/global division head. Ensure data integrity of submission. Understand key business drivers of the global division.
• Support our overall annual (budget, mid-range plan), quarterly and monthly forecasting processes. Support the consolidation process.
• 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.
• Lead a team of analysts and senior analysts, providing guidance and mentorship for their development and ensuring team goals are achieved
• When applicable, perform g/l analysis and work with vendor management team and business to prepare monthly journal entries for Accounting.
• Support the strategic business and corporate discussions/projects (e.g. – M&A, Mid-range planning, Future Investment Decision) by providing the financial insights with the team:
• Recommend ways to automate reporting and streamline processes. Support globalization efforts.
• Analyze data - provide recommendations, challenge assumptions.
• Liaison between global division and global/regional CP&A, Accounting, and Finance teams

Qualifications:

• Japanese language proficiency considered a plus but not required
• Willingness to assist with a variety of tasks and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Experience of working in M&A environment is preferred
• Strong interest in internet and/or media & entertainment industries
• Strong leadership skills
• Takes initiative and ownership to ensure successful outcomes
• Knowledge/understanding of accounting and financial statements
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

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.
$160,000 — $240,000 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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