Sr. Manager, Finance

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 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 Corporation.

About Firewalk studios

Firewalk Studios is dedicated to creating unforgettable multiplayer experiences that capture the joy of playing together. We believe in the power of multiplayer and want to delight players with worlds that spark imagination and forge connection through immersive gameplay, artistry, and heartfelt characters. We are currently working on an original multiplayer game as part of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Creating worlds that ignite imagination and connection takes a collaborative team. Firewalk is building a world-class, next-generation game studio with a focus on a more sustainable approach to game development. For us, setting a high-quality bar, creating something extraordinary, and treating each other with trust and respect go hand-in-hand.

The Role

Firewalk Studios is looking for a Sr. Manager, Finance to work with studio leaders to establish and implement consistent standard methodologies around financial management that will empower Firewalk to make top quality, profitable games and ensure studio vitality. The role be accountable and responsible for all financial activities of the studio that will include all aspects of internal and external financial reporting and compliance (including tax), budgeting, cost management, contracting support as well as financial planning and reporting related to studio as well as games that Firewalk develops or operate. The role will be supporting studio management in P&L management of the studio and collaborating closely on performance forecasting with PlayStation Studios (PSS) Finance and centralized functions.

We are looking for a candidate that brings strong financial knowledge and experience combined with a performance management mentality gained preferably in gaming companies or consulting roles. The role will be report to the Studio Head of Firewalk a strong dotted line reporting into PSS Finance and will be based on Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities:

• Finance business and strategic partner to the Studio Head and Leadership Team.
• Conduct financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, as well as annual budget mid-range planning (MRP) for games and studio operations.
• Monitor P&L and work with departments to provide accurate forecasts and analysis for strategic planning
• Prepare, track, and follow up on project and studio budgets and P&L reviews with project teams and studio leaders
• Collaborate with Production to ensure the budget and financial models align with project plans and anticipated project and team output
• Develop, implement, and maintain workflows around budgeting, forecasts and actuals
• Create tools, ad-hoc analyses, and standardized reports on (financial) subjects both upon request as well as at your own discretion/insight
• Prepare thorough and clear presentations and communication materials tailored to the right audience level (e.g. Creative Management, Studio Leadership, Central Finance Team, etc.)
• Define and implement critical metrics and mechanics for collecting and analyzing data to monitor performance
• Proactively anticipate risk scenarios and recommend mitigation strategies to key stakeholders
• Manage compliance with corporate governance
• Conduct contract negotiations
• Work closely with studio leadership to identify levers that could positively impact the financial performance of the studio and all games
• Day to day collaboration with live services teams supporting live games and monitoring its performance (for example, but not limited to data analytics, revenue strategy, etc)

Qualifications & Skills:

• BA/BS in business, strategy, finance, economics or related field; MBA and/or CFA designation preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience and solid track record of success in P&L analysis, financial planning, professionalizing of processes and workflow implementation
• Significant knowledge and application experience of finance systems
• Excel expertise and high proficiency with MS Office s