P&L Analyst, COGS.

Games Jobs Direct; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Greater London is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis professional. The role involves preparing cost-related line items for budgets and forecasts, coordinating inputs, and analyzing performance against plans. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in FP&A and strong Excel and SAP skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits including an annual bonus opportunity and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual 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

• 2 years PQE in an FP&A function or with commercial teams.
• Strong financial background evaluating business decisions.
• Excellent communication and effective relationship maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Work with business leaders for cost assumptions alignment.
• Prepare global COGS planning inputs into tools.
• Coordinate cost planning with regional teams.

Skills

Financial evaluation

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel

SAP/BW experience

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Why PlayStation?

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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 Corporation.

Role overview :

The role is responsible for preparing COGS related line items across the business for budgets, forecasts and monthly flashes for both Digital and Physical

Reporting to the FP&A Global Process Manager but supporting the FP&A Snr P&L Analyst - COGs

Prepare assumptions and key drivers to facilitate plan preparation and coordinate cost planning with regional accounting teams

What you'll be doing :

• Work closely with business leaders to ensure alignment on all cost assumptions
• Prepare Global Cogs planning inputs into the planning tool
• Co-ordinating the gathering and input of new assumptions for each Budget / forecast for initial review
• Managing the digital revenue numbers input process for forecast end to end, working closely with the D2C team, ensuring accuracy in numbers, and providing a view on key drivers of change
• Coordinate with regional accounting teams on actual vs plan analysis including commentary
• Review and submit COGS drivers into Global Planning Tool in coordination with Corporate Planning and Business
• Analyse performance against plan, identify risks & opportunities to close gaps, and prepare commentary for discussion with leadership team. Review assumptions and key drivers to facilitate plan preparation, and coordinate across other Finance teams
• Submit all planning requirements in accordance with planning calendar

What we're looking for :

• Proven tenure / or 2 years PQE in an FP&A function and of working with commercial teams or business
• Strong financial background with ability to evaluate financial impact of business decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (VBA level an advantage).
• SAP / BW experience with experience of planning tools including their development and project management preferred

Preferred Qualities :

• Organised self-starter, with drive and ambition who thrives under pressure, and is capable of confidently working alongside the most senior stakeholders across the wider business.
• Intellectual bandwidth to manage multiple stakeholders across geographies and functional specialisms.
• An ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with a keen eye for detail - precision, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to present detailed analysis.
• Proven track record of similar roles / tasks in Global / Pan regional company in the subscription part of one of the below sectors : - Retail Online services & E-commerce Entertainment business (Game / Film / Music)

Benefits :

• Annual 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

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