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Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Role Overview: PlayStation Studios Finance team is seeking a Manager, FP&A, Creative and Services to join the team. This role will be a key finance partner to Creative Arts, Localisation, and Co-Development studios teams, with direct ownership of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and business support for Sound and Music teams within Creative Arts. The role will manage two analysts who support broader Creative Arts, Localisation, and Co-Development studios finance activities. The Manager will help business partners understand financial insights, identify risks and opportunities, support cost optimisation, and drive informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strong business partner and people leader with excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.  You are comfortable building financial models, driving process improvement, supporting business cases, and developing a high-performing team. This role, hybrid or remote, will preferably be based in Canada or the UK, and will report to the ‘Sr. Manager, FP&A - Tech, Creative, and Services’ who is based out of San Mateo, CA US. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for Sound and Music teams within Creative Arts, while overseeing finance support for broader Creative Arts, Localisation, and Co-Development studio teams. Partner with business leaders and budget owners to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate trade-offs, and influence business outcomes. Drive executive-level reporting and presentation materials that clearly explain financial performance, variance drivers, and recommended actions. Support cost optimisation efforts by identifying opportunities for efficiency, improved planning discipline, and better resource allocation. Own cost allocation methodology, rate-setting, and related processes to ensure Creative and Services team costs are accurately planned, tracked, and allocated to game titles and organisational initiatives. Build ad hoc financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support decision-making. Drive standardisation, automation, and process improvements across planning, reporting, and forecasting activities to strengthen financial visibility and improve team efficiency. Manage, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals. Qualifications: People management/leadership experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and support finance professionals. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced finance certifications are a plus. 7–10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or related finance functions. People management/leadership experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and support finance professionals. Experience in gaming, entertainment, technology, or subscription/live service business models preferred. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Collaborative approach with experience working across cross-functional and global teams. Benefits Discretionary bonus opportunity Hybrid Working (within 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   Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our  Candidate Privacy Notice  for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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.  Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.