Financial Planning Analyst

Sony; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Job summary

Sony is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to support management with data-driven insights, focusing on financial modelling, forecasting and budget processes across multiple departments. You will develop an ongoing self-service data framework and collaborate with IT to maintain reporting tools, ensuring accurate and timely information for strategic decisions.

Ideal candidates bring advanced Excel, ERP and data-warehouse skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably with a major in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and data warehouse systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, while maintaining a flexible approach to work and a passion for learning & growth
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability and initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Prior financial analysis experience in CE, FMCG, or Retail/Wholesale preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Focus on financial modelling and analysis with various departments.
• Develop an on-going user self-service framework for sourcing data from multiple systems.
• Manage monthly forecast and yearly budget cycle with clear requirements and timeline.
• Work closely with IT to develop and maintain reporting tools.
• Quality assurance and maintenance of financial & operational data.
• Identify and learn new/existing data & reporting technologies and apply where applicable.
• Be a Business Super User across systems

Skills

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/Economics/Statistics

Tools

ERP systems

Data warehouse systems

Job description

Sonyis one of the world’s most recognised brands for consumer electronics, thanks to our legacy of incredible innovation and quality. Our ever-expanding business spans across all things entertainment, from TV, audio, digital imaging & professional products, to music, film, gaming and more!

We’re excited to be on the lookout for a Financial Planning Analyst to join our team. In this role you’ll provide ongoing support to Sony management with quality data & analysis, in order to help them make better-informed, accurate and data-driven strategic business decisions.

About the role:

Focus on financial modelling and analysis by working with various departments in the organization.

Develop an on-going user self-service framework that effectively manages source data currently coming from a variety of systems.

Manage monthly forecast, yearly budget cycle by clearly communicating requirements and timeline.

Work closely with IT team to develop and maintain necessary systems and reporting tools.

Work continuously on quality assurance and maintenance of Financial & operational data.

Identify and learn new/existing data & reporting technologies in the market to apply to the business where applicable.

Be a Business Super User various system.

About you:

Relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably with a major in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics

Advanced Excel skills

Proficiency in ERP and data warehouse systems.

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, while maintaining a flexible approach to work and a passion for learning & growth

High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability and initiative.

Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of financial accounting and reconciliation processes

Prior financial analysis experience in CE, FMCG, or Retail/Wholesale preferred but not essential

Sony is proud to offer an exciting work environment with ongoing training and opportunities to grow and invest in your career. It is a fast-paced environment with high productivity and high expectations, but we are well rewarded with great colleagues, recognition for a job well done, and a fun and flexible work culture. Of, course we also have a host of some fantastic staff benefits, including product discounts.