Financial Analyst Gaming, Developer and Future Technology (GDFT)

Why PlayStation

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Role Overview:

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to support the continued effort acrossGDFT.You will partner with teams across Europe and globally shape forecasting decisions controlspend andturn financial data into clear insight that helps the business move with confidence.

You will play a key part in managing budgets trackingheadcountandoperatingcosts supporting monthly close and planning cycles and giving leaders a clear view of performance against forecast. It is a role for someone who is detail-focused commercially aware and confident working with multiple stakeholders across finance accounting business planning and operations. At PlayStation this is more than a finance role it is a chance to influence how a global business plans invests and performs.

Whatyoullbe doing:

FP&A

• Analyse monthly expenses for primarily European-based teams across supported pillars toidentifyvariances to forecasts or budget. Use this data to update dashboards reports and provide monthly/quarterly commentary for management review.
• Track down causes of variances todeterminewhether forecast assumptions require updating or if action iswith regional stakeholders.
• Identifyerrors and communicate necessary journal entries to the accounting department whenappropriate.
• Consolidateandvalidateactuals and forecast inputs in coordination with global consolidation owners.
• Prepare variance analysis and provide structured commentary for review.
• Liaise with business partners. Vendor Management Accounting Finance Business Planning teams to review incurred costs forecasts and regional variances.
• Maintain and update regional forecasting templates and headcount tracking files within existing FP&A frameworks.
• Review monthly spend and ensure alignment to approved budgets and forecasts.
• Reconcile spend versus budget tomaintainaccurateand up-to-date financial reporting.
• Provide ad-hoc summaries or breakdowns of budget and YTD spend to management as requested.
• Support monthly close and planning cycles in alignment with global timelines.
• Any other ad-hoc requests or FP&A-related tasks as.

Budget controls:

• Review mark and track spend through procurement processes to ensure purchase requests align with approved budget items or are routed appropriately for approval if unbudgeted.
• Assistin planning and forecasting ofspendas necessary.
• Support documentation and information gathering for items requiringadditionalapproval tiers.
• Assistwith preparation of quarterly reviews of EuropeOpExand related spend for business and cross-functional reviews.
• Monitor headcount movements and related cost impacts to ensure alignment with approved plans.
• Support tracking of network-related costs up to and including fixed asset/CIP management.
• Ensure consistency accuracy and data integrity across financial submissions.

Whatwerelooking for:

• BA/BS degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field.
• 24 years of experience in FP&A finance or accounting roles.
• Experience supporting forecasting budgeting or financial consolidation processes.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across time zones.
• Strong communicationskills with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.
• Experience working in a global or regional finance environment is preferred.

Benefits:

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

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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.