SVP Corporate and Central Functions

Job Description

DCFO, SVP Corporate and Central Functions

The Culver City divisional finance department for Sony Pictures Entertainment keeps the divisional leaders (General Counsel, CPO, CCO, CIO etc.) appraised of all finance related matters for their group(s), primarily ensuring that a strong financial discipline and analysis is in place to support the division in achieving its goals and objectives. The team has responsibility for delivering management reporting for the division including budgets, forecasts, variance analysis etc. as well as a hoc reporting and analysis including decision support.

Departments supported are:
• CFO Corporate Groups: Information Technology, Finance, Global Real Estate and Facilities, Procurement, Information Security and Administrative Services
• P&O
• General Counsel Groups
• Corporate Communications
• Sony Innovation Studios

The successful candidate for the role based in Los Angeles will be responsible for providing all forms of financial analysis, as well as leading a team of professionals and interacting with colleagues and advisors globally.

This individual will have the following core responsibilities:
• Report directly to Executive Vice President, Group Divisional Chief Financial Officer, partner with Corporate department heads, and manage a team of professionals
• Fulfil all financial needs and support tactical and strategic analysis with direct interaction and support of the divisional leaders
• In collaboration with management define financial targets and goals
• Lead the annual budget and mid-range planning exercises including collaboration with the divisional leaders
• Implement and maintain timely and dynamic reports to support management in executing financial goals on a local, regional and global basis.
• Provide management with analysis of financial results shortly after monthly, quarterly and year end close, including an analysis of budget/forecast to actual results, trend analysis or other important insights
• Oversee the tracking and reporting of project costs or savings especially a specific Corporate staff centralization/outsourcing project
• Regularly update senior management with the status of all relevant pending financial matters
• Take a leadership role in continuous improvement of processes resulting in increased efficiency and/or effectiveness
• Support and ensure necessary adoption, implementation and maintenance of Sony or SPE policies or processes
• Function as part of the business's Senior Management team while maintaining appropriate financial advisory perspective and independence
• Work effectively with employees, at all levels, across the business including the ability to persuade non-reporting colleagues to timely provide information necessary for the success of the business and department goals
• Travel as required globally
• Lead and motivate a team of professionals
• Act as an ambassador for Sony and always conduct self with honesty and integrity

Candidate Requirements:

First and foremost, we are looking for an exceptional individual with strong intellectual, critical thinking, decision making, team leadership, humility, honesty and analytical and financial skills. Ideally you will have spent a portion of your career in a financial role supporting IT or other Corporate or centralized-support departments and preferred in the media and entertainment industry.

More specifically, you should meet many, if not all of the following requirements:
• A strong leader who can develop and motivate a highly competent team of finance professionals and work effectively with offshore providers
• Typically 15+ years financial experience required: IT experience a plus
• The highest standard in influencing and interpersonal skills, to build and develop strong company relationships
• Strong aptitude for proactive problem solving, analytics, process/project management and controls
• Ability to partner effectively with all levels including senior management
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail with a strong analytical background achieving quality results
• Demonstrable quantitative and financial projection skills
• A mature, personable, charismatic and professional individual who has the temperament and demeanor that is a fit with the company's culture; a team player
• SAP, Essbase and Apptio knowledge preferred
• Experience with outsourced providers
• Strong MS Excel skills required
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and problem solve
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of management
• BS/BA degree with accounting/finance focus required
• CPA (or equivalent) and/or MBA preferred

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r122ee-18-118-200-197-42 in your application.