Sony Pictures Entertainment Looking for Manager, Finance at Culver City, CA Full Time

The Corporate Divisional Finance group is seeking a Manager to provide FP&A support to the Global Real Estate (GRE) & Facilities/ Safety, Security & Sustainability (S3) Departments. This includes but is not limited to the preparation, consolidation and review of the forecast and budgets/MRP, preparing real estate analysis to support business decisions, and managing the end-to-end process of capital projects. This is a global role that may require flexible working hours. Successful candidates should be strategic thinkers, flexible to change and proactive problem solvers.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist the Sr. Manager with preparing, consolidating, reviewing and submitting the annual Budget, Quarterly Forecasts and Mid-Range Plan for the GRE/ Facilities & S3 Departments, which includes P&L, cash flow and capex submissions. This also includes analyzing variances, actively participating in discussions around strategic planning, advising management on possible saving opportunities, and assisting the Sr. Manager with preparing decks to be presented to Executive Management.
• Preparing cost benefit analysis on GRE/ Facilities & S3 initiatives/ projects as well as building financial models for real estate planning options globally (may include analysis on relocation, new office, office closures). Presenting analysis to stakeholders and working with the Sr. Manager to advise on the best financial option.
• Managing the end-to-end process on capital projects globally. This includes validating, updating, monitoring project budgets, working with the operations team on preparing project decks to be presented to Executive Management, setting up project codes, arranging project capitalization, managing ARO balances, analyzing any write-offs and impairments, etc.
• Monitoring & maintaining monthly financial activity for the GRE/ Facilities & S3 Departments. This includes researching and submitting monthly variance explanation reports addressing the key overhead, income statement, cash flow and headcount fluctuations, preparing detailed ad hoc requests when needed (ie specific line item analysis), working with the accounting team to advise on coding and reclasses when needed.
• Assist the Executive Director & Sr. Manager with various tasks on an ad hoc basis.

Job Requirements

• 4-6 years of ERP experience required (SAP or S/4HANA preferred)
• Experience using SAP BW, SAP BPC, advanced Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills, financial modeling skills, and real estate analysis
• Knowledge of Finance and Analysis, knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take strong initiative
• Have strong follow-through skills
• Can complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to innovate, identify business opportunities, and create an environment of continuous improvement
• Work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Preferred Education – Bachelor’s Degree

The anticipated base salary for this position is $94,500 – $125,200. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

• Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.