Director, Finance Transformation

Responsibilities

• Finance Transformation Leadership
• Lead and manage end-to-end finance transformation initiatives-including operating model design, process optimization, and system- and data-enabled change-driving delivery through disciplined project management, structured governance, and proactive change leadership.
• Own and direct delivery of multiple, concurrent initiatives, ensuring clear objectives, timelines, governance, and measurable outcomes while optimizing work processes and managing cross-team dynamics.
• Governance, Risk & Change Management
• Identify risks, dependencies, and change impacts, including data integrity and system-related considerations; proactively manage mitigation strategies.
• Perform ongoing and post-mortem project evaluation to measure performance and value creation, including benefit analysis/other KPIs.
• Guide adoption and change management efforts to ensure sustainable implementation and reinforce new ways of working.
• Leadership & Capability Development
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership, providing insights and recommendations on process, systems, and emerging capabilities that enhance finance performance.
• Coach and mentor analysts and managers, fostering strong analytical rigor, collaboration, and encouraging thoughtful adoption of technology-enabled approaches within Finance Transformation initiatives.
• Support the Office of the CFO on enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and executive-level communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, analytics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, or transformation roles, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, accounting, reporting, and analytics processes and systems.
• Experience working within SAP-based finance environments (e.g., S/4HANA) strongly preferred, including familiarity with how analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools integrate with core ERP systems.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or supporting automation or AI-enabled initiatives within finance organizations is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional executive communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex topics and influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build business cases, evaluate tradeoffs, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Strong project and change management capabilities, Agile or structured transformation experience a plus.
• High level of judgment, accountability, and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
• Collaborative leadership style with a track record of developing high-performing tea

Benefits

Additional Information

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is seeking an experienced Director, Finance Transformation, to lead high-impact initiatives that advance the evolution of SPE's global Finance function. This role sits within the Finance Transformation team-SPE's internal consulting and change-leadership group-and partners closely with senior Finance, Technology, and Business leaders across Motion Pictures, Television, Networks, Corporate Functions, Development, Marketing, and Distribution. The Director will own a portfolio of complex transformation initiatives, drive strategic decision-making, and ensure delivery of measurable business value. This role requires a blend of financial expertise, strategic thinking, executive presence, hands-on project management, and both staff and thought leadership. This role requires strong technology aptitude and comfort operating in system- and data-enabled environments that support modern finance operations. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the future of Finance at Sony Pictures Entertainment.

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