Sr. Manager Finance Transformation

Sony Playstation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Sony Playstation, based in London, is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Transformation to lead complex global initiatives aimed at improving Finance operations. This role will involve partnering with senior leadership and driving organizational change through strategic, data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience, outstanding communication skills, and a deep understanding of Finance processes. Opportunities for professional growth and a dynamic work environment are available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading Finance transformation or management consulting initiatives.
• Demonstrated success implementing Finance operating model or process transformation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Finance transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation.
• Manage multiple transformation initiatives across various departments.
• Develop change management strategies that enable successful adoption of new processes.

Skills

Finance transformation

Project management

Organizational change

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

ERP systems

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting‑edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Senior Manager, Finance Transformation

London, UK

At Sony Interactive Entertainment, we're transforming Finance into a strategic, data‑driven organization that enables smarter decisions and delivers greater value across the business.

As the Senior Manager, Finance Transformation, you'll help drive that transformation by leading complex, global initiatives that improve how Finance operates. From designing future operating models to implementing new technologies, optimizing processes, and driving organizational change, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of Finance.

This is an exciting opportunity to partner with senior leaders across Finance, HR, IT, and the broader business while delivering meaningful, enterprise‑wide transformation.

If you're passionate about driving change, thrive in complex environments, and enjoy turning strategy into measurable results, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Lead Finance Transformation

• Lead the execution of complex Finance transformation programs from strategy through implementation.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, project plans, and measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with Finance leadership to prioritize initiatives and maximize business value.
• Identify risks, remove roadblocks, and drive successful execution across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape transformation priorities and continuously improve delivery.
• Design and implement future‑state Finance operating and service delivery models.
• Assess current Finance processes and organizational capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive standardization, simplification, automation, and continuous improvement across end‑to‑end Finance processes.
• Leverage data and industry best practices to inform transformation decisions and future‑state design.

Lead Program Delivery

• Manage multiple transformation initiatives across Finance, HR, IT, and external partners.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and governance activities.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure successful delivery against business objectives.
• Prepare executive dashboards, status updates, and steering committee materials that support informed decision‑making.
• Ensure projects comply with governance, controls, and enterprise standards while delivering measurable business value.

Drive Organizational Change

• Develop and execute change management strategies that enable successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Conduct stakeholder impact assessments, readiness evaluations, and communication planning.
• Lead workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create communications, training materials, and adoption plans that help teams embrace new ways of working.
• Reinforce sustainable change through ongoing support, coaching, and continuous improvement.

Lead and Develop Talent

• Coach and develop a high‑performing team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Promote best practices in Finance transformation, program management, and organizational change.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading Finance transformation, business transformation, or management consulting initiatives.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing Finance operating model, process, or organizational transformation.
• Strong project and program management experience with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and successfully implement new ways of working.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skill
• Deep understanding of Finance operations and end‑to‑end Finance processes, including Record‑to‑Report (R2R), Source‑to‑Pay (S2P), and Order‑to‑Cash (O2C).
• Experience leading ERP implementations, automation, AI, analytics, or digital Finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution and delivery.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across global, cross‑functional teams.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity while delivering measurable business outcomes.
• High digital literacy, including Microsoft 365 and AI‑enabled productivity tools.

Preferred

• MBA
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
• Background in management consulting (Big Four or equivalent) with a focus on Finance transformation

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.

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