Sr. Manager Finance Transformation

Senior Manager - Finance Transformation (London, UK)

As part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, I am excited to lead programs that shape the future of Finance across a dynamic technology organization. The role focuses on hands on program management, organizational change, and the delivery of Finance Target Operating Models and Service Delivery Models at a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of complex, large scale Finance transformation programs, translating CFO vision into actionable roadmaps with milestones, outcomes, and performance indicators.
• Drive initiative prioritization and sequencing, supporting centralized intake and governance processes and ensuring alignment to enterprise objectives and capacity constraints.
• Anticipate, identify, and mitigate execution risks through structured risk management processes.
• Manage and execute the future state Finance Target Operating Model (TOM) and Service Delivery Model (SDM) as part of the transformation.
• Conduct comprehensive Current State Assessments, Work Activity Analyses, and Finance Maturity Assessments to inform design decisions.
• Leverage standardized global end to end process taxonomies to support TOM and SDM design anchored in standardisation, simplification, and automation first principles.
• Own day to day execution of initiatives: develop and manage project plans, RAID logs, resource and capacity plans, KPIs, and monitor progress.
• Serve as liaison between the Transformation Office and other departments-Finance, IT, HR, and external system integrators-and coordinate integration points.
• Manage day to day activities of project team members (business analysts, IT partners, consultants), ensuring prioritisation alignment and robust workflows.
• Maintain all project documentation (charters, plans, status reports, minutes, change requests) and prepare executive level dashboards and steering committee materials.
• Lead organisational change management for project teams, designing OCM plans, stakeholder impact analyses, change readiness assessments, training needs analyses, and communication deliverables.
• Organise and lead stakeholder workshops, demos, and feedback sessions, incorporating insights to refine project approaches.
• Develop reinforcement plans such as refresher trainings, office hours, and user guides to cement new ways of working.

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience leading Finance transformation programs, PMO initiatives, or enterprise transformation portfolios.
• Proven success delivering large scale, multi year initiatives and designing Finance TOMs and SDMs.
• Expertise in end to end Finance process transformation and governance (Record to Report, Source to Pay, Order to Cash) with standardisation, simplification, automation, and global process ownership.
• Experience delivering technology enabled Finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations, automation, AI/ML, analytics, workflow platforms, and other digital capabilities.
• Strong ability to translate strategic objectives into executable roadmaps and deliver measurable business outcomes across Finance, IT, HR, Operations, and external partners.
• Demonstrated experience leading organisational change management efforts (stakeholder engagement, communications, training, user adoption).
• People management experience, coaching and developing high performing teams in matrixed, global organisations.
• Managing external consulting firms, system integrators, or BPO providers; prior consulting experience from Big Four or similar is highly desirable.
• Influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across functions and regions.
• Deep knowledge of Finance operations, accounting principles, internal controls, Finance transformation methodologies, AI capabilities and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, enterprise applications, and IT governance models.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, executive communication, facilitation, presentation, negotiation, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• High digital literacy with Microsoft 365, AI enabled tools, analytics platforms, and modern collaboration technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field (required).

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• PMP or Prosci Certified Change Practitioner (ADKAR), CCMP, or comparable project or change management certification.
• Management consulting experience (Big Four or equivalent) supporting Finance transformation initiatives.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Hybrid working model (FlexModes).
• Private medical insurance, dental scheme.
• 25 days holiday per year.
• On site gym, subsidised café, free soft drinks, on site bar.
• Access to cycle garage and showers.

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). In line with our commitment to equal opportunity, we encourage qualified applicants to apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital 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. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.