> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1448627-vp-finance-transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1448627-vp-finance-transformation). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VP, Finance Transformation - **Company:** Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. - **Location:** Culver City, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** SAP Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Decision Support Systems, SAP (Applications), SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C7F4A27BD45D443BB9515C63E162B496/job/ ## About the Role The successful candidate will be a senior finance transformation leader with a track record of driving complex, cross-functional initiatives in matrixed organizations. The individual should combine financial expertise, strategic thinking, executive communication strength, and hands-on leadership in process, systems, and data-enabled environments., * Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, analytics, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or other advanced qualification preferred. * 12+ years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, transformation, FP&A, business intelligence, or finance systems roles, with significant leadership responsibility. * Demonstrated success leading enterprise or large-scale finance transformation initiatives spanning planning, reporting, process redesign, systems enablement, and operating model change. * Strong understanding of financial planning, accounting, reporting, analytics, and the control environment within a complex business. * Experience working within SAP-based finance environments; familiarity with S/4HANA, planning/reporting platforms, analytics, and automation tools strongly preferred. * Experience building business cases, evaluating tradeoffs, and influencing senior stakeholders with well-structured narratives and recommendations. * Experience implementing or scaling intelligent automation, BI, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled finance use cases. * Ability to operate as both strategic architect and practical execution leader. * Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, take a hands-on approach, manage multiple priorities, and drive measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments. Preferred Capability * Exposure to entertainment, media, or similarly complex rights-, distribution-, and production-oriented environments. Leadership Attributes: * Strategic, but highly execution-oriented * Structured thinker with strong financial and analytical rigor * Compelling communicator with executive presence and sound judgment * Collaborative leader who can influence across functions and levels * Comfortable navigating ambiguity, complexity, and organizational change * Technology-forward, with a pragmatic view of adoption and value realization * High integrity, accountability, and bias toward measurable outcomes Measures of Success: * Reduced planning and reporting cycle times * Improved quality, consistency, and usability of actual-versus-plan insights * Higher adoption of modern finance tools, data platforms, and standardized processes * Practical deployment of automation and Advanced Technologies with appropriate governance and measurable value * Improved stakeholder decision support, executive visibility, and accountability * Documented business value delivered across the finance transformation portfolio ## Description Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking a Vice President, Finance Transformation to lead high-impact initiatives that advance the evolution of SPE's global Finance function. This role will define and drive a multi-year transformation agenda spanning planning, forecasting, management reporting, process redesign, systems enablement, data governance, automation, and Advanced Technology-supported analytics, including AI. The Vice President will operate as a senior partner to Finance, Technology, and Business leaders across the company, translating strategy into practical execution and measurable value creation. The role requires a leader with strong finance credibility, executive presence, and hands-on transformation capability. This person must be equally comfortable shaping future-state operating models, building business cases, guiding enterprise change, and ensuring disciplined delivery across concurrent initiatives. Core Mandate: The Vice President, Finance Transformation will be accountable for designing and executing an enterprise finance transformation roadmap that: * Leads the enterprise-wide modernization of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analytical capabilities across Sony Pictures Entertainment, establishing a scalable and future-ready finance operating model. * Champions the adoption of next-generation finance technologies and data platforms-including SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled solutions-ensuring strong governance, business alignment, and measurable value realization. * Drives transformation of finance operating models, processes, and workflows to enhance organizational effectiveness, strengthen governance, and improve data quality, transparency, and control. * Provides strategic oversight for the deployment of technology, automation, advanced analytics, and emerging AI capabilities, ensuring scalable, secure, and responsible implementation across the enterprise. * Establishes and institutionalizes transformation management disciplines, including portfolio prioritization, governance frameworks, value realization, performance measurement, and enterprise change leadership. * Delivers sustainable business impact by accelerating financial planning and reporting cycles, enhancing decision intelligence, improving organizational agility, and reducing reliance on manual processes through technology-enabled transformation. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [When AI Runs the Business: The Reality of Enterprise-Wide Automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100124-when-ai-runs-the-business-the-reality-of-enterprise-wide-automation) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Empowering People in a Digital World: HR’s Next Big Chapter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1813-empowering-people-in-a-digital-world-hr-s-next-big-chapter) - [Beyond GPT: Building Unified GenAI Platforms for the Enterprise of Tomorrow](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1525-beyond-gpt-building-unified-genai-platforms-for-the-enterprise-of-tomorrow) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Promotion Interview Questions: How to Answer and Get the Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/413-promotion-interview-questions-how-to-answer-and-get-the-job) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job)