Senior Manager, Finance Transformation

Overview

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Finance Transformation to play a key role in advancing high-impact initiatives that support the evolution of SPE’s global Finance function. This role sits within the Finance Transformation team—SPE’s internal consulting and change‑leadership group—and partners closely with Finance, Technology, and Business stakeholders across Motion Pictures, Television, Networks, Corporate Functions, Development, Marketing, and Distribution.

• Lead finance transformation initiatives and work streams, including process optimization and system‑ and data‑enabled change.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and the business to map systems and end‑to‑end processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Execute initiatives by managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and deliverables while collaborating across teams.
• Evaluate advanced technologies (AI/ML, intelligent automation, data platforms) and assess fit for enterprise architecture and finance use cases.
• Support development of future‑state process and system improvements, leveraging analytics, automation, and emerging capabilities.
• Identify and track risks, dependencies, and change impacts; support mitigation planning and execution.
• Contribute to performance tracking and benefit realization, including KPIs and post‑implementation assessments.
• Support change management and adoption activities to reinforce new processes and tools.
• Build strong working relationships with Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders to drive alignment and progress across initiatives.
• Mentor analysts and junior team members, fostering strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Support broader Finance Transformation and CFO‑led initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, analytics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Approximately 6–8 years of experience in finance, consulting, or transformation roles with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
• Experience supporting or leading cross‑functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, accounting, reporting, and analytics processes and systems.
• Experience working within SAP‑based finance environments (e.g., S/4
  
  HANA) preferred, including familiarity with analytics, automation, or AI‑enabled tools.
• Experience contributing to automation or AI‑enabled initiatives within finance organizations preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics and present to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to structure problems, perform analysis, and develop data‑informed recommendations.
• Solid project management and delivery capabilities;
  Agile or structured transformation experience a plus.
• High level of accountability, attention to detail, and focus on delivering quality outcomes.
• Collaborative working style with experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.
• Demonstrated aptitude for emerging technologies, with experience exploring or applying advanced analytics, automation, or AI‑agentic solutions in a business or finance setting preferred.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $140,000–$160,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits.

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. SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.