Senior FP&A Manager, EMEA & Technical Operations
Sony Pictures
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Senior FP&A Manager, EMEA & Technical Operations, TV Networks
Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom
General Summary
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks UK broadcasts on all the major UK platforms. The channels offer film and television content from Sony Pictures and third party distributors across four programming genres targeting audiences across the spectrum.
The London based Finance team are currently looking for a Commercially orientated Senior FP&A manager to strengthen the planning and analysis department, and business partner the Technical Operations and Eastern European TV Networks teams.
This role will run all recurring and ad hoc FP&A processes for all EMEA territories and act as a strong business partner across the Technical Operations functions, providing analytical & financial support, and aiding commercial and operational decision-making across the organisation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
EMEA Group Planning and Analysis
• Consolidation of territory finance deliverables
• Critical review of territory deliverables, including; trend analysis, alignment with accounting policies, deep water mark investment monitoring, and harmonisation of forecasts across different EMEA territories
• Management of submissions to Home Office with explanation and presentation of territory plans
• Work closely with the head of Western Europe FP&A on divisional analytics and presentations
• Own and drive improvements in budgeting, forecasting, systems and processes.
• Build strong relationships with key group stakeholders including US Finance planning and reporting teams, Territory FDs, Territory GM's, as well as liaising with the Finance Business Partners across the Group.
• Supporting the head of WE FP&A on channel acquisitions, disposals, integrations, and any other M&A activities
• Subject matter expert for roll out of any new functionality/processes that may impact EMEA ITF teams
Planning, Analysis and Commercial Support – Eastern European Networks, and Technical operations
• Prepare all budgets and forecasts, ensuring they accurately reflect the management teams' plans, targets and business strategies. Present plans accurately and succinctly to senior management in finance and operations.
• Support Technical Operations teams with supplier negotiations and deals, including scenario planning / impact evaluation, providing insight and support for optimal business decision making on proposed commercial activities
• Work with the RTR Hub/reporting team to ensure the trading results accurately reflect expectations
• Develop reporting for the EMEA Tech Ops teams to provide insight into financial results, to provide challenge to business, enable understanding of variances, and identify opportunities to enhance performance.
• Build strong relationships with key group stakeholders including Technical Operations teams, Commercial Operations ED, Territory FDs, as well as liaising with the Finance Business Partners across the Group.
Other
• Manage Senior Finance Analyst direct report
• Recruit, lead, motivate, develop and manage the performance of direct report
• Integration of new business launches/acquisitions and transition to on-going financial management structures, up to point of handover to responsible team
Candidate Requirements:
To be considered for this role you must able to demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Qualified Accountant with at least 2-3 years relevant PQE in an FP&A function, working with commercial teams
• Strong financial background with ability to evaluate financial impact of business decisions
• 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
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and to influence across all levels of management
• Attention to detail, commitment to accuracy & adherence to deadlines
• Experience of working in a regional group headquarters
• Experience of television networks preferable
Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, gender, marital status, pregnancy or maternity leave status, or Trade Union membership (if applicable).
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