Senior Finance Analyst, PlayStation Store

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for planning and analysis of a major section of the customer base of the PlayStation Digital Store, analysing sales trends, identifying risks and opportunities and supporting decision making for these customers
• Partnering with Data Science teams to refine Machine Learning models/methodologies to enhance accuracy and explainability
• Working with IT teams to evolve and enhance the Digital Sales Planning tool
• Collaborating with the Software Forecasting Centre of Excellence on methodologies, approach and alignment of forecasts
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, collaborating with stakeholders to drive insightful data-informed analysis/conversations
• Execute on critical business analytics requests in partnership with key stakeholders
• Communicate forecasts, findings, recommendations and insights effectively to senior Business and Finance stakeholders through presentations and meetings
• Identify and define KPIs/ standard metrics, and recommend long-term plans which align with business needs.
• Effective stakeholder management, with the ability to engage, communicate and develop consensus with both internal and external stakeholder
• Continuous improvement of processes/ways of working
• Supporting the business to drive revenue and profit optimisation initiatives through business casing and post implementation reviews (when required) This role supports a global team, so a flexible approach to working hours to support business operations is required.

What we are looking for:

• CIMA/ACA/ACCA Qualified with 5+ years relevant PQE in a commercial role
• Revenue Forecasting experience essential
• Senior level business partner experience ideally at board or global level
• Highly proficient using Excel/PowerPoint/AI tools
• Organised self-starter, with the ability to deliver under pressure, and is capable of confidently working alongside the senior stakeholders across the wider business
• Familiar with Global and matrix ways of working with an ability to balance/ prioritise multiple projects and stakeholders
• Experience with Planning systems e.g. Anaplan desirable
• Experience with Visualisation tools such as Domo, Qlikview, PowerBI desirable

Benefits:

• Discretionary 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

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