Director Value Optimisation & Financial Planning United Kingdom, London

United Kingdom, London Why PlayStation? 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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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 Corporation. Job Title: Director, Value Optimization and Financial Planning Location: Remote worker location possible The Studio Business Group (SBG) is looking for a Director of Value Optimization and Financial Planning who will be responsible for value optimization across the portfolio of SBG projects and setting financial goals and targets for titles and studio teams within the overall SBG portfolio. This role operates at the junction of the SBG Leadership team, studio teams, and various functions, requiring an individual with a strong commercial mindset, influencing skills, and value judgment, as well as the ability to operate dynamically under changing circumstances and constraints while remaining resilient to various stakeholder expectations. You will lead a team responsible for conducting commercial and value optimization analysis on projects and opportunities in areas such as sales optimization, marketing spend efficiency, and opex optimization. This is a high visibility and high-profile role involved in decision-making processes, and we are looking for a candidate who has sound gaming market understanding, strong financial judgment skills, and the ability to remain objective and resilient under stakeholder pressures.

Responsibilities:

1. Set/recommend financial targets for titles/studios to meet overall SBG financial targets, projects, and studio teams for revenue, opex, and profitability as well as selected KPIs.
2. Dynamically adjust financial targets if material events occur that require rebalancing under new constraints.
3. Own short-term and long-term P&L value optimization for SBG projects ensuring efficient allocation of capital to maximize value under given constraints.
4. Lead a team performing commercial value optimization work such as marketing spend efficiency, price setting, sales optimization, and business models analysis.
5. Collaborate closely with the portfolio management team to ensure top-down portfolio constraints are effectively translated into projects.
6. Effectively collaborate with SBG and non-SBG partners ensuring the right information, data, and input is considered in value optimization.
7. Initiate and lead commercial review projects across specific projects or across the portfolio.
8. Effectively influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines from leadership team members to various functional teams.
9. Develop and present results and recommendations to decision-making stakeholders in an effective and influential way.
10. Build, coach, and develop a team of commercial and value optimization professionals.
11. Stay apprised of broader industry developments and key business metrics and industry trends.

Qualifications & Skills:

1. BA/BS in business, strategy, finance, economics, or related field; MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
2. 12-15+ years of experience in finance planning, strategy, business intelligence, consulting, or market research.
3. Experience in the gaming industry is an advantage but not a must.
4. Experience in portfolio project and financial optimization gained in roles operating at the junction of business leadership and project delivery.
5. Experience in value optimization in consumer businesses (e.g., marketing & sales).
6. Data-driven approach combined with robust judgment and objectivity.
7. Resilience under pressure including from senior stakeholders.
8. Self-starter, showing initiative and ability to work independently.
9. Strong communication and presentation skills.
10. Experience in leading teams: passion for building effective, motivated, and professional teams.
11. Strong work ethic and confidentiality a must.
12. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
13. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under time constraints.

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Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Free soft drinks
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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