Commercial Finance Manager (PlayStation Services)

PlayStation Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global entertainment company is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to drive financial planning and support strategic initiatives. This role entails leading the financial planning cycles, developing business cases, and providing insights to leadership. The ideal candidate must have strong financial analysis skills and experience in managing finance teams. With a commitment to inclusivity, the company invites passionate individuals to be part of their dynamic global team, ensuring a diverse and enriching workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and analysis, with proven success in managing a finance team.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Track record in developing business cases and financial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning cycles including budgets and forecasts.
• Develop financial models supporting strategic initiatives.
• Provide month-end performance reporting with variance insights.
• Challenge business assumptions with robust data analysis.
• Manage and coach a Finance Analyst.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data-driven decision making

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Job description

We're looking for a commercial and strategic minded people manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance insight for PlayStation's fast-growing Services business. The Commercial Finance Manager role will play a pivotal part in driving financial visibility and supporting decision-making at a global level. An important part of the role will be to develop and own business cases and financial models to support strategic initiatives, distilling complex analysis into clear, concise insights for leadership. In addition to this, the role will drive promotions analysis, support the rollout of new planning tools and challenge the business inputs with data driven recommendations This manager will also take responsibility for developing and coaching a Finance Analyst, supporting their growth through 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning. The position reports to the Finance Director and works closely with global stakeholders across FP&A, Accounting, Commercial Planning, and wider Services business partners.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Lead the delivery of financial planning cycles, including the mid-range plan, annual budget, and quarterly forecasts for the Services business.
• Develop business cases and own financial models to support strategic initiatives, including scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and ROI evaluation.
• Synthesise financial analysis into clear recommendations and executive‑ready summaries for Leadership
• Manage month‑end performance reporting, providing global commentary and variance insights to leadership.
• Challenge business assumptions and inputs using robust data analysis, historical trends, and market insights.
• Work closely with the Services Commercial Planning team to support the introduction and adoption of a new Digital Sales Planning Tool.
• Lead promotions analysis, ensuring commercial effectiveness and ROI.
• Manage and coach a Finance Analyst, including setting objectives, holding regular 1:1s, supporting development plans, and overseeing workload and deliverables.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with finance and commercial partners, providing data‑driven recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.

  Good communication skills

  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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®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.