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SonySony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer). Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical candidate to support operations, financial reporting, and business analysis activities. This role will assist in evaluating financial and operational data, preparing reports, and providing insights that help guide strategic and operational decision-making. In addition, this person will seek information from the sales team, supply chain management, as well as the operational teams to supplement the background detail of sales results, forecast trends and other relevant business data. This intelligence will then be shared with management so that informed decisions can be made. The ideal candidate needs to have strong analytical skills, is comfortable working with large datasets, and is eager to develop expertise in financial analysis, sales performance analytics, forecasting, and business performance management. This individual will provide support for reporting sales results, including product and customer trends for HQ in Japan. From time to time this individual may be required to travel to support industry events or attend company events. Responsibilities Financial Analysis Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Support preparation of monthly financial reports. Perform variance analysis comparing actual performance to budget and forecast and share data with management. Sales Performance Analysis Analyze customer and product sales trends Perform sales run rate analysis to estimate projected revenue based on current performance. Monitor weekly and monthly sales performance against targets. Identify drivers impacting sales growth or decline. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist in developing and maintaining financial forecasts and budgets. Monitor financial performance against forecasts and provide recommendations. Assist with revenue forecasting based on historical sales trends and run rate analysis. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Vendor Procurement PO Creation GR/IR Management Reporting & Data Management Create and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools. Prepare management reports and presentations for leadership teams. Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. Automate recurring reporting processes when possible. Build and maintain financial models to support management business decisions. Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis for revenue and cost projections. Partner with departments such as sales, operations, supply chain, and accounting to gather financial information. Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial workflows. Assist in implementing automation and analytics tools to improve financial reporting efficiency. Ad-hoc reports as needed Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a corporate industry environment Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work with large datasets and convert them into actionable business insights Experience performing forecast vs. actual variance analysis Proven skills in budgeting and forecasting Excellent written and verbal communic…