Financial Analyst

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting financial reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making, including planning and preparing budgets, forecasts, and conducting ad-hoc financial analyses.

What you'll do:

• Conduct financial analysis for the SPT group and various business initiatives
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc management reporting
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that drive business performance
• Design and implement interactive data dashboards using advanced visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI
• Collaborate with business units to assess the financial impact of strategic decisions and optimize resource allocation
• Automate data collection, transformation, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actuals to budget/forecast for key management reports
• Support the accounting department during the month-end close process by explaining variances
• Responsible for forecast all digital ad sales
• Prepare monthly flash forecasts, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and mid-range plans, ensuring all required corporate submissions are completed accurately and on time
• Leverage advanced data analytics and statistical modeling to enhance financial forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making
• Coordinate with local offices to manage budget and forecast submissions and respond to requests

What they're looking for:

• Experience of 1+ years in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Data Science experience
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Spanish
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (Excel, PowerPoint, VBA, PowerBI, Tableau etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent communication, presentation and strong leadership skills
• Effective prioritization skills and time management
• Ability to make commitments and meet deadlines
• Proactive, self-starter and independent thinker
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills who can work well with all levels of employees and is comfortable/experienced working in a multicultural environment
• The ideal candidate will have a mix of financial and accounting experience, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation and variance analysis, and experience in budget and forecast preparation