Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Youtube & Social Platforms

At Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), we bring stories to life, creating and delivering some of the world's most beloved film and television content across every platform. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, SPE is part of a global entertainment company that combines world-class storytelling with cutting-edge technology to connect creators and audiences around the globe.

Position Summary

Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance to support the You Tube and Social Platforms organization with high-quality FP&A, business performance analytics and decision support. Reporting into the finance leadership supporting the business, this role will be responsible for the analytical foundation of the team-building financial models and forecasts, preparing monthly reporting and KPI dashboards, analyzing revenue and channel performance, coordinating planning cycles and delivering actionable insights across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

+ Build and maintain financial models, forecasts and planning schedules for SPE's You Tube and Social Platforms business.

+ Prepare monthly reporting, KPI dashboards, variance analyses and management materials that clearly explain business performance and key drivers.

+ Support revenue forecasting and monetization analytics across channels, content, advertising, licensing and other digital revenue streams.

+ Analyze channel performance, content ROI, engagement trends, operating expenses and other key business metrics to identify opportunities and risks.

+ Perform scenario planning, sensitivity analysis and ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic and operating decisions.

+ Coordinate annual budget, forecast and long-range planning cycles, including consolidating inputs from business teams and cross-functional stakeholders

+ Partner with Analytics and business teams to improve data quality, KPI definitions, dashboards and performance measurement.

+ Support business cases for new channels, content investments, platform initiatives, partnerships and emerging monetization opportunities.

+ Track financial performance against approved investments and provide post-investment analysis to improve future resource allocation.

+ Support executive presentations and business reviews by translating detailed financial and operating data into clear, concise insights.

+ Partner with Corporate FP&A, Accounting and other LOB functions to ensure accurate reporting, consistent assumptions and effective financial processes.

+ Help improve planning tools, reporting processes and financial systems as the You Tube and Social Platforms business scales.

Qualifications & Experience

+ 7+ years of progressive FP&A, finance or business analytics experience; experience in media, streaming, technology, or digital platforms strongly preferred.

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field.

+ Strong financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis and business analytics skills.

+ Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with dashboarding tools such as SAC, Power BI or Tableau and enterprise financial systems is strongly preferred.

+ Ability to synthesize large and complex datasets into clear business insights and recommendations.

+ Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to understand the broader strategic and commercial context.

+ Excellent communication, organization and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across a highly matrixed global organization.

+ Excellent organization skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, evolving digital business where priorities and performance…