Finance Business Partner

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.
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This role is based in Madrid and is open to internal applicants who are based in Madrid, or within a reasonable commuting distance and can attend the Madrid office twice per week.
Role Overview:We are looking for an experiencedFinance Business Partnerto join the Iberia Finance team.
The role acts as the financial partner for the Commercial and Marketing organisations, providing financial insight, challenging business decisions and supporting profitable growth through planning, analysis and performance management.
The successful candidate will work closely with local leadership, Sales, Marketing and Head Office to drive business performance while ensuring robust financial governance.
What you'll be doingBusiness PartneringAct as the trusted finance partner for Commercial and Marketing teams.
Support strategic and operational decision-making through financial analysis.
Challenge assumptions and identify risks and opportunities.
Influence business decisions to maximise profitability.
Financial Planning & Performance ManagementLead Budget, Forecast and Flash planning activities with budget owners.
Perform detailed variance analysis and communicate business drivers.
Monitor financial performance against targets.
Develop recommendations to improve commercial results.
Commercial FinanceEvaluate ROI of commercial initiatives and marketing investments.
Provide financial support for commercial negotiations and business cases.
Marketing & Trade InvestmentPartner with Marketing to monitor Trade Marketing and MDF investments.
Analyse promotional effectiveness and spending.
Ensure investment decisions are aligned with financial objectives.
Financial Reporting & InsightsPrepare monthly management reporting.
Produce dashboards and KPIs for senior management.
Deliver meaningful insights rather than only financial reporting.
Ensure high quality and integrity of financial information.
Systems & DataAdvanced SAP User.
Support Anaplan (ERP) planning processes.
Ensure master data accuracy.
Drive continuous process improvements and automation opportunities.
Stakeholder ManagementPartner with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain.
Collaborate with European and Global Finance teams.
Interface with Head Office on pricing and commercial finance topics.
Support internal and external audit activities.
Candidate ProfileExperienceSeveral years of experience in:Finance Business PartneringFP&ACommercial FinanceSales FinanceBusiness ControllingExperience in multinational environments.
Experience in SAP (Hannah) and AnaplanTechnical Proficiency/SkillsFinancial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planningFinancial modelling, scenario analysis and profitability assessmentCustomer and business unit P&L analysisVariance analysis, with the ability to identify key financial drivers and risksCommercial finance and business partnering across finance and non‑finance teamsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables and financial modelsExperience using Power BI, preferred, and Domo to create reports, dashboards and data visualisationsProficiency with SIE‑approved AI tools, including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Cloud, to support research, analysis, reporting and process improvementAbility to use AI tools responsibly, including validating outputs, protecting confidential data and following SIE information security requirementsEducationBachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
MBA or Master’s Degree is a plus.
LanguagesFluent English (mandatory)SpanishLeadership CompetenciesAnalytical thinkingBusiness curiosityAbility to influence without authorityStrong communication skillsResilienceContinuous improvement mindsetAbility to simplify complex financial informationCollaborative approachIdeal CandidateWe are looking for a finance professional who goes beyond reporting and controls, acting as a strategic advisor to the business. The ideal candidate enjoys partnering with commercial and marketing teams, translating financial data into business insights, influencing decision‑making, and driving profitable growth in a f