Manager, Corporate Development & Finance (San Mateo)

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.Manger, Corporate Development & FinanceSan Mateo OR Los Angeles (hybrid) SIE is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Manager in its Corporate Development & Finance team. The team partners closely with senior leadership to support C-level decision-making across a broad range of strategic and financial priorities, including market intelligence, strategic planning, M&A/investment evaluation and execution, post-investment management, and investor communications.This role is designed for a highly independent and well-rounded strategic leader who can flex across multiple domains, including strategic initiatives, business insights, investor relations, and M&A and investments. This will be a highly visible role, with frequent engagement with SIE’s leadership team, and close collaboration various stakeholders to help solve some of the business’ most important strategic priorities that will shape the future of SIE and PlayStation.The ideal candidate is a structured thinker and strong executor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple high-priority workstreams, is comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across global teams, and has a keen interest in driving innovation in gaming.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Finance & Corporate StrategySupport development and articulation of SIE’s corporate strategy and mid- and long-range planningDevelop executive-level materials (e.g. strategy updates, board presentations, CEO briefings)Partner with business units to evaluate strategic initiatives, business cases, and capital allocation decisionsCross-Functional Project LeadershipLead or support high-impact, cross-functional initiatives on behalf of senior leadershipDrive alignment across global stakeholders and functionsManage multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to detail, timelines, and stakeholder communicationInvestor Relations & Executive CommunicationsSupport investor relations activities, including earnings material preparation, investor presentations, and story developmentTranslate complex financial and strategic topics into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external stakeholdersAssist in responding to investor inquiries and preparing senior leadership for external engagementsM&A, Investments & IntegrationSupport due diligence and transaction execution for acquisitions, investments, or partnerships as neededContribute to integration planning and execution, including Day 1 readiness and tracking of value creation initiativesDevelop frameworks and KPIs to monitor performance of acquired or invested businessesInvestment Value Creation & ManagementLead investment reviews to assess performance against investment thesis and identify lessons learnedTrack and report on strategic and financial outcomes of investmentsHelp refine internal processes, playbooks, and tools across the investment lifecycleQualifications5-8+ years of relevant experience in a highly analytic and strategic role, ideally in investment banking, management consulting, transaction advisory (Big 4 or equivalent), corporate development, strategic finance, investor relations, or similar rolesStrong generalist toolkit with experience spanning strategy, finance, and/or operationsExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills, including financial modeling and business case developmentStrong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, executive-ready materialsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects autonomously and adapt to evolving business prioritiesExperience supporting and coordinating executive forums and leadership communications in a fast-paced settingExperience and/or passion for technology, gaming, media and entertainmentCollaborative, low-ego team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across functions and culturesHigh proficiency in Excel and PowerPointBA/BS required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferredAt SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$172,200—$258,200 USDPlease note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.Equal Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.