Inventory & SG&A Accounting Lead – Data-Driven & Hybrid

Sony Corporate Technology Center America; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite canteen

Barista coffee shop

Onsite gym with Wellbeing Coordinator

Staff car park with EV charging points

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Shuttle bus between train station and

office

Job summary

Sony Europe in Weybridge is seeking an Accounting and Reporting Expert for Inventory & SG&A to join a fast-paced, global finance team. You will own key reporting areas, provide insights, and partner with business stakeholders across Europe to drive value and improve processes.

The role combines technical accounting with business partnering, offering opportunities to automate and optimise large data sets while upholding IFRS and governance standards in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Part Qualified/Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or via experience).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel ability.
• Extensive inventory management experience in a large, complex environment.
• Pro-active, independent approach to work.
• Strong data analytics skills and Power BI/Power Pivot.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle accounting/finance software.

Responsibilities

• Handle inventory and SG&A accounting including costing, stock valuation and reconciliations.
• Lead month-end close and reporting cycles with variance analysis.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals and provisions, including offshore work.
• Partner with European stakeholders to provide financial insight for decision making.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives to standardise procedures.
• Ensure governance and compliance, liaising with statutory teams and controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analytics

Business partnering

Proactive/independent work style

Education

Part Qualified/Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or by experience)

Tools

SAP/Oracle

Job description

Sony Europe in Weybridge is seeking an Accounting and Reporting Expert for Inventory & SG&A to join a fast-paced, global finance team. You will own key reporting areas, provide insights, and partner with business stakeholders across Europe to drive value and improve processes.

The role combines technical accounting with business partnering, offering opportunities to automate and optimise large data sets while upholding IFRS and governance standards in a multinational environment.