PlayStation Global - Finance Director, Software Forecasting & Planning
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Requirements
• 10+ years of relevant experience working in forecasting function, ideally digital-focused environment with proven experience building and managing forecasts • Experience leading enterprise-level forecasting function • Experience working with advanced analytics/ machine learning models (hands-on and / or in partnership with ML/analytics teams) • Ability to operate both at strategic and technical levels and experience managing and influencing Senior Stakeholders • Experience with off-the-shelf planning tools i.e., Anaplan • Experience of working in global, mulit-matrixed organisations • Preferred Qualities: • Background in gaming, entertainment or digital platforms • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships • Proactive and driven individual that can push forecasting agenda forward • 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 • Success Measures • Success Measures • Forecast accuracy (controllable forecast by 5%) and predictability • Adoption of forecasting outputs in commercial decisions • Speed and quality of scenario-based decision support • Reduction in manual processes / increased automation • Stakeholder confidence in forecasting outputs
Responsibilities
• Develop and evolve scalable forecasting frameworks, incorporating ML-driven models. Drives adoption and effectiveness of recently adopted ML models • Develop • evolve • Lead planning processes and outputs, including automated dashboards, through planning tool • Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, automation, and efficiency • Own the bottom-up global software forecasting across 1 Party, 2 Party and 3 Party for full game and add-on sales as well as the top-down global consumer model for Store sales • Works closely with other Finance teams (i.e., 1P investments) to provide forecasts and revenue scenarios that help influence commercial strategy and investment decisions • Work closely with marketing and commercial stakeholders helping influence GTM strategies (launch timing, pricing) and influencing GTM investments (marketing budgets) • Works closely with IT and other Finance areas to define the long-term forecasting vision, including tools, data, and modelling capabilities required • Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to continue to build, optimise , enhance and productionise models • Business partners Store Leadership team on forecasting matters, including weekly outlooks, quarterly forecasts and budget. Support Monthly/ quarterly business reviews • Translate complex data and model outputs into clear, actionable business insights • Build and lead a high-performing global forecasting team, setting standards for analytical rigour and stakeholder influence • Develop future talent and capability in advanced analytics and forecasting
Benefits
• PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. • PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. • The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. • Discretionary bonus opportunity • Hybrid Working Model (Flexmodes) • Private Medical Insurance • 25 days holiday per year • Subsidised Café • Free soft drinks • 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:
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