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Global Senior Subscriptions Analyst

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognised as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Role overview:

The Global Store and Services team are part of a vibrant organisation that manage both the transactional store and subscription businesses for PlayStation. GSS brings together staff from around the world, with a passion for engaging PlayStation gamers with relevant and entertaining content. This area of Sony Interactive Entertainment has seen significant growth in recent years to become a key revenue contributor and continues to evolve with the industry to create new business opportunities.

The GSS Business Planning team drives accountability for business results through empowering leadership with data & intelligence, implementing KPI frameworks linked to our goals, rigorous cost & margin management and accurate forecasting & planning. We are looking for individuals who are motivated by being part of a truly global team, working together at the forefront of digital content distribution.

Reporting to the Director, Business Planning the Services Senior Analyst (Global Senior Subscriptions analyst)

will be responsible for planning & forecasting PlayStation’s subscriptions revenue. They will design and execute forecasting models that deliver business recommendations, identify risks/ opportunities and achieve forecast accuracy.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and flexible team player with a strong analytical mind; an excellent communicator who is used to gaining buy-in from Senior leadership and thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Forecast subscriptions revenue including monthly flash, quarterly forecasts, full year budget and mid-range planning
• Provide robust commentary on revenue performance to leadership, interpreting the complex factors behind results and presenting in a clear and concise manner
• Provide objective oversight of subs forecasting, identifying core assumptions, ensuring alignment across GSS planning and highlighting risks and opportunities
• Business Partner the Subscriptions commercial team, supporting decision making, advising on OP impact on business initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve profitability

What we are looking for:

• Senior experience in a highly commercial analyst or financial analyst role
• At least 1 years’ experience within a subscriptions business
• Proven track record of using data to drive business decisions with strong analytical skills including the ability to structure problems for analysis, analyse the data, and provide actionable recommendations
• Highly proficient using excel
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas and present complex analysis to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across different functions
• Ability to self-manage and balance multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Degree educated

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• London Allowance (if applicable)
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

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