Job Application for Commercial Finance Manager (PlayStation Services) at PlayStation Global

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Role Overview:

We’re looking for a commercial and strategic minded people manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance insight for PlayStation’s fast-growing Services business. The Commercial Finance Manager role will play a pivotal part in driving financial visibility and supporting decision-making at a global level.

An important part of the role will be to develop and own business cases and financial models to support strategic initiatives, distilling complex analysis into clear, concise insights for leadership. In addition to this, the role will drive promotions analysis, support the rollout of new planning tools and challenge the business inputs with data driven recommendations

This manager will also take responsibility for developing and coaching a Finance Analyst, supporting their growth through 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning. The position reports to the Finance Director and works closely with global stakeholders across FP&A, Accounting, Commercial Planning, and wider Services business partners.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead the delivery of financial planning cycles, including the mid-range plan, annual budget, and quarterly forecasts for the Services business.
Develop business cases and own financial models to support strategic initiatives, including scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and ROI evaluation.
Synthesise financial analysis into clear recommendations and executive-ready summaries for Leadership
Manage month-end performance reporting, providing global commentary and variance insights to leadership.
Challenge business assumptions and inputs using robust data analysis, historical trends, and market insights.
Work closely with the Services Commercial Planning team to support the introduction and adoption of a new Digital Sales Planning Tool.
Lead promotions analysis, ensuring commercial effectiveness and ROI.
Manage and coach a Finance Analyst, including setting objectives, holding regular 1:1s, supporting development plans, and overseeing workload and deliverables.
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and commercial partners, providing data-driven recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.

What we're looking for:

Qualified Accountant or MBA with at least 5 years relevant PQE in a finance function
Senior level business partner experience ideally at board or global level
Strong financial background with ability to evaluate financial impact of business decisions
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting tools such as SAP, Workday, Adaptive, Domo and Tableau
Experience of working in a regional /global environment
Experience of digital products or subscription services (i.e. online services & entertainment business (Games/ Film / Music)

Preferred Qualities:

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships
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
Able to identify and develop opportunities to improve, innovate and/or pioneer new ways of working through continuous process improvement practices

Benefits:

Discretionary bonus opportunity
Flexmodes (Hybrid Working Model)
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

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