Senior Financial Controller - Personnel FP&A
Senior Financial Controller - Personnel FP&A
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Job Description
As our Senior Financial Controller you will have full ownership of the SEU personnel expenses budget (420M EUR) leading budgeting and forecasting processes while ensuring alignment with CAP and local statutory requirements.
This role will serve as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership providing actionable insights on personnel costs financial performance and aligning financial strategies with business objectives. You will also oversee month-end close processes conduct variance analysis and deliver reports that identify trends risks and opportunities.
Additionally you can drive continuous improvement and modernization of financial systems and models ensuring compliance with reporting requirements while enhancing operational efficiency. You can play a critical role in shaping financial decisions improving financial literacy across the organization and supporting sustainable growth and profitability.
Responsibilities:
Full Ownership of Personnel Expenses Budget & Forecasting
Lead the preparation of the SEU (LTD and BV) personnel expenses budget (420M EUR) ensuring alignment with CAP and local statutory requirements. This includes the consideration of all pay elements such as mobility allowances lease car benefits statutory payments etc. Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts in line with evolving business needs.
Strategic Financial Partnership
Collaborate with executive leadership teams (Presidents Office and business unit heads) to enhance financial literacy across the organization. Provide actionable insights on personnel costs financial performance bridges and strategic alignment with budget targets and MRP plans driving better decision-making.
Month-End Close & Variance Analysis
Oversee month-end close processes and conduct thorough variance analysis (actual vs. budget actual vs. forecast). Compile detailed financial bridges and management reports (for both SEU management and Tokyo) to identify trends risks and opportunities. Offer valuable guidance on financial risks and opportunities to senior management supporting informed decisions.
Continuous Improvement & Financial System Modernization
Lead initiatives to continuously improve and modernize financial systems and models (budgeting forecasting Workday SAP). Implement best practices in financial control and risk management to increase operational efficiency ensuring ongoing compliance with CAP and SEU reporting requirements.
You will bring:
Progressive experience in finance or accounting.
Prior experience in strategic planning or business development is highly desirable.
Advanced expertise in financial modelling budgeting and forecasting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and advanced Excel; familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI).
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Your new office
Based at the Weybridge office you will enjoy a vibrant and friendly working environment. We have an onsite canteen with a wide range of options available and a barista style coffee shop. There is a well-provisioned onsite gym run by our own Sony Wellbeing Coordinator with classes on set days in the mornings at lunch and after work hours. We have a staff car park which includes electric charging points an undercover and secure bike rack (useful if youve made the most of the Cycle-to-Work scheme) or if you will use public transport we have a shuttle bus service that regularly runs between train station and the office at peak times.
Take a look at our video tour of the Weybridge site here: at Sony
We ensure competitive salaries and benefits by using established benchmarking. We encourage healthy work-life balance supported by hybrid and flexible working policies. We are a positive community who dream big together respect each other and enjoy a collaborative culture.
We like to celebrate our colleagues who make a real difference using our recognition platform. We also provide access to numerous services and platforms for all aspects of wellbeing. We listen to our people through conversations and surveys respect their suggestions then act on them. We also provide allowances for volunteering days so that our staff can support the causes they are most passionate about.
You can build your career around you with our fantastic range of learning & personal development programs to enhance your skills. We also encourage our staff to try exciting new roles in a wide range of countries with a supportive mobility team to support you if you take that leap!
Bring your uniqueness to Sony
We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity and cultivates inclusion diversity and belonging. We want employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will stimulate innovation and have a direct impact on our creation of social value to fulfil Sonys purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology. We want you to bring your unique self to work and help shape our culture.
We are Sony Europe
Our people collaborate in an environment of respect integrity and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.
With offices in 28 European countries Sony Europe caters to consumer professional semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions. Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.
Bring your passion creativity and ambitions to Sony Europe. Apply now and lets create the future together.
Equal Opportunity
Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion gender citizenship ancestry age physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity medical condition or any other protected characteristics.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe
Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Europe Limited Human Resources Department the Heights Brooklands Surrey KT13 0XW UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for and the accommodation required.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
