FP&A Manager - Global Marketing at Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal

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: The FP&A Manager – Global Marketing is responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis for PlayStation Global Marketing. This role owns the consolidated global marketing financial outlook, drives insight-led decision support, and ensures robust financial governance of month end close and accounting liaison. Working closely with Global Marketing leadership, regional finance teams, and commercial finance, this role ensures accurate planning, clear performance visibility, and high-quality financial insights to support strategic decision-making. What you'll be doing: • Lead the global budgeting, forecasting, and assist mid-range planning processes for Global Marketing, ensuring alignment with corporate financial targets. • Month end closing – SAP and Adaptive level reconciliations with review of accrual positions. • Deliver monthly and quarterly performance analysis, identifying risks, opportunities, and key drivers versus budget and forecast. • Provide executive-ready reporting and presentations to senior stakeholders, translating complex financial data into clear business insights. • Drive financial governance and consistency of spend tracking methodologies across regions and marketing teams. • Partner with regional marketing finance teams to ensure accurate cost forecasting. • Continuously improve planning tools, reporting processes, and systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and control. • Maintain ownership of Anaplan GPT model and continuous improvement What we're looking for: • At least 6 years relevant experience or 4 years PQE in an FP&A function and of working with commercial teams or businesss Preferred Qualities: • Proven experience leading budgeting and forecasting cycles in a complex, global organization. • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships. • Advanced knowledge of Excel (VBA level an advantage). • SAP / Adaptive experience an advantage • Accrual / PO knowledge preferred. • Strong written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to present detailed analyses. • 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. • Attention to detail, commitment to accuracy & adherence to deadlines. • Experience of working in a regional group headquarters. • Proven track record of similar roles/tasks in Global / Pan regional company in the Entertainment sector (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 Café • Free soft drinks • On site bar • Access to cycle garage and showers Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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.