Financial Data Analyst, Central Services (Contract)

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Financial Data Analyst Central Services (Contract)

Canada Montreal QC

PlayStation Studios Finance is seeking a Financial Data Analyst to join the Central Studio Business Group Finance team. Reporting to the Strategic Finance Manager this role will focus on building and maintaining financial dashboards automating recurring reporting and supporting process improvement initiatives across PlayStation Studios Central Services.

You will partner closely with finance colleagues across regions the BI team and other internal stakeholders to deliver clear actionable insights. This is a hands-on role where youll balance recurring reporting with project-based initiatives such as building & maintaining dashboards data integration predictive analytics and more.

We are looking for a proactive team member who thrives on solving problems optimizing processes and helping PlayStation leverage data to make smarter financial and operational decisions.

Why Join Our Team

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to PlayStations success within the growing Central PlayStation Studios Finance group. Youll work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic industry developing insights that drive PlayStations financial strategy and growth.

Main Responsibilities:

• Recurring Reporting & Dashboards: Build maintain and enhance Tableau dashboards (possibly Domo dashboards); ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reporting and effort-tracking reports.
• Automation & Data Integration: Improve efficiency by streamlining data pipelines and reporting workflows (e.g. connecting Snowflake and Tableau).
• Process Improvement: Document standardize and improve recurring reporting processes across Central Services. Identify opportunities for automation and simplification.
• Cost Allocation & Expense Tracking: Improve cost allocation and expense reporting for Central Services.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Conduct scenario analysis sensitivity testing and custom reports to support strategic finance and leadership decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance teams in North America Europe and Asia as well as IT and BI partners to align on best practices and consistent reporting.
• Predictive Analytics & Advanced Use Cases: Explore and support the development of advanced analytics (e.g. predictive analytics models financial forecasting use cases).

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics Data Analytics or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in financial analysis FP&A data analytics or business intelligence roles.
• Prior experience in gaming media or technology is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Tableau (Domo experience is a plus) and Excel (pivot tables advanced formulas).
• Experience with Snowflake SQL or similar database/querying tools.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP/accounting systems.
• Python skills (basic scripting or automation) is a plus.
• Experience applying generative AI tools in a professional environment (e.g. for data analysis automation documentation)

Analytical & Personal Skills

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to distill large datasets into actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail organization and time management.
• Strong communication skillsable to explain technical or financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams.

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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.

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