Senior Manager, Finance Transformation
Sony Pictures Entertainment · Culver City, CA · 2 wk ago
HybridFinance$140k–$160k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute finance transformation initiatives and/or workstreams—including process optimization and system- and data-enabled change—driving delivery through disciplined project management and structured problem-solving.
- Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and the business to map systems and end-to-end processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop actionable recommendations. Key activities include problem structuring, process mapping, gap analysis, RAID logs, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
- Develop clear and structured communications, including presentations that outline problems, analyses, and recommended solutions with associated tradeoffs.
- Drive execution of initiatives by managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and deliverables while collaborating across teams.
- Evaluate advanced technologies (e.g., AI/ML, intelligent automation, data platforms) and assess fit for enterprise architecture and finance use cases, partnering with Technology teams to inform solution selection and implementation approaches.
- Support the development of future-state process and system improvements, leveraging analytics, automation, and emerging capabilities where appropriate.
Governance, Risk & Change Management
- Identify and track risks, dependencies, and change impacts, including system and data considerations; support mitigation planning and execution.
- Contribute to performance tracking and benefit realization efforts, including KPIs and post-implementation assessments.
- Support change management and adoption activities to reinforce new processes and tools.
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
- Build strong working relationships with Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders to drive alignment and progress across initiatives.
- Present progress, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders, with guidance as needed for more complex or high-visibility topics.
- Collaborate with technical teams to inform solution design and support implementation.
Leadership & Development
- Mentor analysts and junior team members, fostering strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support knowledge sharing across the Finance Transformation function.
- Support broader Finance Transformation and CFO-led initiatives as needed.