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Sr. Director, Finance Transformation Lead
We are embarking on a major transformation to build a finance function that is agile, insights-driven, and a strategic partner to the business – driving future growth and creating long-term value. The Senior Director, Finance Transformation Lead will be a key driver of this change, leading large-scale initiatives to integrate advanced technologies and systems, adopt data strategies, enhance efficiency, ensure business continuity, and elevate the strategic impact of the finance organization.
This high-impact role requires a unique blend of finance expertise, digital fluency, strategic thinking and change leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a great foundation in finance operations and technology, deep experience in data and systems transformation, and the ability to deliver measurable business outcomes in a complex, global environment.
Responsibilities:
Strategy, Roadmap and Program Management
- Partner with finance leadership to shape long-term vision and strategy, developing and implementing a comprehensive transformation roadmap with clear priorities, milestones, business continuity planning, and KPIs.
- Identify and pursue opportunities in process automation, system optimization, AI/ML, data governance, and advanced analytics to future-proof finance capabilities.
- Lead complex transformation programs from design through implementation and sustainment.
- Lead cross-functional teams and external partners, establishing governance frameworks to ensure accountability and delivery on time and budget.
- Mitigate transformation-related risks—including operational disruption—by embedding continuity planning and ensuring activities meet regulatory and internal control standards.
Technology, Data and Process Optimization
- Redesign finance processes, systems and tools using best practices and advanced technologies.
- Drive the transition toward standardized, global processes and centralized operations where appropriate.
- Serve as the finance technology and data lead, overseeing finance system architecture, selection, implementation and optimization across key financial and analytics tools.
- Ensure data integrity, governance and consistency to support accurate reporting and insights.
Talent & Team Development
- Build and lead a transformation-focused team with strong technology, data, and project delivery skills.
- Manage matrixed finance systems, data, and reporting teams to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability across the organization.
- Mentor finance professionals in innovation, transformation and change leadership.
Change Management & Collaboration
- Partner with IT, HR, Operations, and Business Units to align and integrate initiatives.
- Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and digital adoption within finance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; MBA or Master's preferred.
- 15+ years in finance or transformation leadership roles, with 8–10 leading digital finance initiatives, global system implementations, and best-practice adoption across processes and platform.
- Experience in Big 4 or top-tier consulting firm required.
- Proven success in the implementation of process redesign, shared services, and large-scale technology deployments.
- Deep knowledge of financial principles, finance technology, data platforms, and control frameworks.
- Experience in gaming or entertainment industries a plus.
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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
Equal Opportunity 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, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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