Finance Analyst – Regional FP&A TV Distribution (APAC)

About the job The Finance Analyst will support the Senior Finance Manager in delivering Regional Financial Planning & Analysis for Sony Pictures Television Distribution (TVD) and Home Entertainment (HE) across APAC. The working location will be determined by the company based on the selected candidate and business needs and will be Hong Kong or Singapore. The role supports the preparation and consolidation of regional contribution forecasts, budgets and long-range plans, whilst leading the planning and forecasting of APAC regional overheads. Working closely with territory finance teams, Home Office Finance and Global Financial Operations, the successful candidate will provide insightful reporting, drive consistency across regional planning processes and support finance transformation through automation, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards and emerging technologies. What You’ll Do Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting: Support the preparation, consolidation and review of budgets, quarterly forecasts and long-range plans (MRPs) for APAC TV Distribution and Home Entertainment. Coordinate planning submissions across APAC, acting as the key liaison between territory finance teams and Home Office Finance to ensure complete, consistent and timely submissions. Prepare financial schedules, reporting packs and presentations for Regional Leadership and Home Office Finance. Develop expertise in Sony planning systems including RPM, SAP BPC and other financial planning tools. Overheads Planning & Cost Management Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecast and monthly outlook process for APAC regional overheads. Partner with budget owners to develop accurate expense forecasts and identify risks and opportunities. Manage the regional headcount forecasting process through the PowerApps planning tool, ensuring accurate and timely forecasts aligned to budget assumptions. Monitor overhead performance against budget, providing insightful variance analysis and recommendations. Regional FP&A & Performance Reporting Support the delivery of Regional FP&A activities across APAC through the preparation of timely, accurate and insightful management reporting. Analyze regional financial performance, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and forecast variances to support Regional Leadership and Home Office Finance. Assist in the preparation of financial analyses, presentations and reporting packs for regional business reviews, forecast submissions and strategic planning discussions. Partner with territory finance teams to promote consistency in reporting methodologies, planning assumptions and performance metrics across the APAC region. Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and other reporting tools to improve visibility of business performance and support data-driven decision making. Controls and Governance Maintain appropriate financial controls across planning, forecasting and reporting processes. Support compliance with Sony accounting policies, US GAAP and internal governance requirements. Work collaboratively with RTR, PTP, OTC, Tax, Statutory and Home Office Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Identify financial risks, data quality issues and reporting improvements, escalating where appropriate. Projects, Reporting Innovation & Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement through standardization, automation and the adoption of digital finance tools. Leverage SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), PowerApps, AI and advanced analytics to enhance reporting, planning and business insights. Support the implementation of finance systems and reporting capabilities across APAC. Contribute to regional and global finance transformation initiatives. What You Need: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines with the professional accounting qualification (HKICPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Commercial Finance or FP&A. MS Office, Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and proficient in using Data Visualization tools. Experience with SAP BPC and reporting tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Power BI or Tableau. Experience with PowerApps or similar workflow automation tools is advantageous. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Curious, proactive and motivated to improve finance processes through technology, automation and AI. Strong data visualization and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable insights. Fluent written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across different cultures and functions. Collaborative, highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Please note that this role is based in Hong Kong or Singapore. In order to enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the local immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside for the duration of the employment. Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to any characteristic which is protected by applicable law, for example including their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable). If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at . Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email. Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Candidates requiring these tools as an accommodation during an interview should submit a reasonable adjustment request at the point they are invited to interview.