Senior Manager, Studio Finance Business Partnering

Sony Playstation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Senior Manager, Studio Business Partnering to drive financial performance and provide key insights. The role requires solid analytical skills, understanding of the gaming industry, and the capability to influence strategic outcomes. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in live services gaming. The position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits including private medical insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Scheme

25 days holiday per year

On Site Gym

Subsidised Café

Free soft drinks

On site bar

Access to cycle garage and showers

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of performance management and finance planning experience.
• Experience in the live services gaming industry is preferred.
• Ability to translate analysis into insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A processes for selected studios.
• Provide financial insights to support key business decisions.
• Manage planning and execution of title development costs.

Skills

Performance management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

BA/BS in business, finance, or related field

MBA and/or CPA designation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Why PlayStation?

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.

Role Overview

As Senior Manager, Studio Business Partnering you will support Studio Leadership, playing a pivotal role in driving financial performance, providing key insights and supporting business decisions. You will collaborate closely with senior management, operational teams, and other stakeholders within the Finance organization to deliver financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting that aligns with the company’s objectives.

This position requires a deep understanding of the gaming industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence strategic outcomes.

This is a London based role (Hybrid) reporting to PlayStation Studios' FP&A Director who is based out of San Mateo, CA US.

What you'll be doing

• Lead FP&A processes for selected Studios including Opex budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning ensuring alignment with overall business goals
• Manage Performance Management process on behalf of Production Heads, providing commentary for Quarterly Business Reviews and preparing/presenting regular financial reports, variance analysis, and profitability assessments to Senior Management.
• Act as advisor to Production Head, providing financial insights to support key business decisions.
• Collaborate with Revenue forecasting team to populate and maintain finance models to support evaluation of investment and present business cases at Greenlight meetings
• Work with Value Optimization team on initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability based on financial analysis.
• Own and maintain title Opex Trackers, providing transparency on title cost to Studio Business Group leadership
• Manage planning and execution of title development cost capitalization, working with relevant stakeholders to obtain relevant evidence and approvals.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across studio, operations, finance and other central groups to align financial objectives with operational goals.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, providing financial insight to influence strategic decisions.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact studios’ performance and profitability
• Manage, inspire, develop, and retain a team of financial professionals

What we're looking for

• BA/BS in business, strategy, finance, economics or related field; MBA and/or CPA designation preferred
• 8-10+ years of performance management, finance planning and analysis experience
• Experience in Live services gaming industry is a strong preference; the role will require deep understanding of challenges and dynamics of operating a performance framework
• Self-starter, showing initiative and ability to work independently
• Passion and energy for working in gaming industry
• Ability and willingness to do detailed work and complex financial analysis
• Ability to translate analysis into insights and recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong work ethic and confidentiality a must
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, working through uncertainty under various time constraints

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.