Associate Finance Specialist - 7 month FTC at Playstation - Netherlands, Hilversum

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

About the Role

The Financial Specialist reports directly to the Manager, Financial Control, with additional guidance from the Financial Controller. In this role, the Financial Specialist will be part of a team of five finance professionals.

The Finance team is responsible for managing the accounts of SIEB, as well as overseeing the accounting activities of Guerrilla B.V., a game development studio based in Amsterdam with approximately 365 employees, and Nixxes Software B.V., a game development studio based in Utrecht with around 90 employees.

This is an initial 7 month contract.

The European Finance function is consolidated at Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe in London, to which the local finance team reports.

Main tasks:

Coordinate and monitor the quality of the Accounts Payable processes executed by the Shared Service Centre in India.
Prepare and post monthly intercompany invoices for the entities listed above.
Treasury tasks as payments on the local bank account, bank recs. for the entities listed above
Support colleagues with Purchase Order (PO) related questions and issues
Act as the first point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to AP and intercompany charges.
Identify bottlenecks and initiate process improvements within the financial for AP and Intercompany
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing with AP activities.

Experience and knowledge:

Completed MBO/HBO degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, or Business Economics.
2–4 years of relevant work experience in financial administration or controlling.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
Strong analytical skills, proactive, and detail oriented.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with international teams.
Fluency in both Dutch and English, spoken and written, is required.
Affinity with process optimization and digitalization.

The ideal candidate has a broad experience and is willing to take things up, investigate and solve matters in various areas. The candidate has a pragmatic approach to challenges, has a lot of energy, attention for details and people. The ability to work in a fast-changing matrix environment is required.

PlayStation offers a flexible working policy; in agreement with the team, you are expected to work from our offices in Hilversum, Utrecht, and Amsterdam on multiple days per week.

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.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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