Commercial Finance Analyst, PlayStation Services New

PlayStation Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment leader is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to support the PlayStation Subscriptions business. Responsibilities include leading financial forecasting, delivering P&L insights, and partnering with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in commercial finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to thrive in a global organization. The position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits, including a discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Hybrid Working Model

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Scheme

25 days holiday per year

On Site Gym

Subsidised Cafe

Free soft drinks

On site bar

Access to cycle garage and showers

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial finance or FP&A.
• Strong skills in financial commentary and analysis.
• Experience in subscription-based or digital businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial forecasting and reporting for the Subscriptions business.
• Deliver insightful commentary on P&L performance.
• Partner with stakeholders to align on financial assumptions.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Financial modelling

Excel proficiency

P&L commentary

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

SQL

Job description

We're looking for a highly capable and commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst to support the rapidly growing PlayStation Subscriptions (Services) business. This role plays a critical part in delivering accurate forecasts, insightful performance reporting, and impactful financial commentary to support data-driven decision-making. As part of a high-performing and passionate team, you'll work across finance and commercial functions, driving value through deep analysis, business partnering, and continuous improvement of processes and tools. This role will report to the Senior Finance Manager and work closely with global stakeholders across the FP&A, Accounting and Services business partners What You'll Be Doing

• Own and lead the financial forecasting, MRP and actuals reporting for the Subscriptions business
• Deliver insightful commentary on P&L performance, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support the migration and development of planning processes and tools, driving improvements in forecast accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Partner with stakeholders across finance and commercial teams to ensure alignment on assumptions, key inputs, and business initiatives
• Support wider commercial finance activities including promotion evaluations and content deal management
• Deliver clear and concise financial presentations for leadership using Excel and PowerPoint
• Contribute to maintaining "one version of the truth" across data sources and business plans
• Use of data visualisation (e.g. Tableau/Domo) or SQL skills to enhance analysis and insights - nice to have, not required
  
  Proven experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or financial business partnering role (typically 3-5 years+)
• Strong forecasting and financial modelling skills
• Highly proficient using Excel/PowerPoint
• Experience delivering insightful commentary and recommendations based on financial data
• Comfortable operating in a global, matrixed organisation and working with cross-functional teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - ability to challenge and influence effectively
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach
• Desirable but not essential: exposure to planning systems (e.g. Anaplan), data tools (Tableau/Domo), or SQL
• Experience in subscription-based, digital, or entertainment businesses is a plus
  
  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 PlayStationreg;5, PlayStationreg;4, PlayStationreg;VR, PlayStationreg;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 Group Corporation.


• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working Model (Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Cafe
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers