Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?
Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
Finance Manager, Live Services Revenue Forecasting
The Finance Manager, Live Services Revenue Forecasting will support revenue forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis for the PlayStation Studios (PSS) live services portfolio. This role partners closely with Finance, Product Management, Studios, Analytics, and Commercial teams to help drive business decisions across a portfolio of first-party live service titles.
This position reports to the Senior Finance Manager, Live Services Revenue Forecasting and may be based remotely within the US or from one of the following PlayStation Studios locations: San Mateo, CA; London, UK; or Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Responsibilities:
- Support revenue forecasting and financial analysis across the PlayStation Studios live services portfolio.
- Maintain and enhance forecasting models, leveraging new methodologies and automation tools where appropriate.
- Support key financial planning cycles, including annual planning, quarterly forecasts, budgeting, and mid-range planning.
- Analyze game performance and communicate insights, trends, opportunities, and risks to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Develop scenario analyses and business cases related to monetization strategies, promotions, content plans, and investment decisions.
- Partner with studio, product management, analytics, and live operations teams to align forecasting assumptions and reporting.
- Evaluate the financial impact of licensing, marketing, development, and operational costs on portfolio performance.
- Contribute to process improvements that increase forecasting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Monitor industry trends and competitive benchmarks within gaming and live services.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced finance certifications are a plus.
- 7–10 years of experience in financial analysis, forecasting, FP&A, or related finance functions.
- Experience in gaming, entertainment, technology, or subscription/live service business models preferred.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Experience with forecasting automation tools, machine learning applications, or advanced analytics methodologies is a plus.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Collaborative approach with experience working across cross-functional and global teams.
- Interest in gaming, digital entertainment, and live service business models.
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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.
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
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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.
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