Director, Finance

Director, Finance page is loaded## Director, Financelocations : Colombia, Bogotátime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id : JR- At

• Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”)
• , we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at .Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.
• Objective / What You’ll Do :
• We are seeking a Finance Director (FD) for Colombia, based in Bogotá reporting to the local office Managing Director. The FD will be part of the Latin American regional Finance team and will have contact with both the Latin American Regional Finance office as well as the Global Finance office.This is a strategic management position responsible for supervising and controlling departmental operations. The role ensures strict cost management, oversees the design and delivery of reports both locally and to headquarters, and leads the preparation and consolidation of the budget. The position requires strong leadership to align departmental performance with organizational objectives.
• Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and oversee the department’s day-to-day operations.
• Ensure cost control measures are in place and effectively managed.
• Design, prepare, and present reports for both local management and headquarters.
• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Provide strategic guidance to improve efficiency and performance
• Foster collaboration and effective communication within the team and across departments.
• Specific Functions
• Business support
• Act as a strategic partner to the business while providing professional and proactive expertise and support on all financial matters.
• Ensure permanent and consistent business follow up, analyze financial performance, prepare short and medium-term business plans together with GM, management, and teams, drive operational improvements and standardization.
• Perform the necessary Return on Investment evaluation for local business opportunities and local talent development projects.
• Build a strong and permanent communication flow with local stakeholders, regional and Group teams to ensure visibility on Brazilian operations.
• Represent the Finance organization in the Brazilian Leadership Team by focusing on strategic issues across multiple functions and establishing stretched yet attainable plans for the Brazilian organization
• According to business growth, build over time a strong local planning / controlling team to support local management
• Reporting
• Lead the month-end reporting to Global Finance delivering timely, accurate and consistent information fully compliant to Local / USGAAP
• Performing month-end variance analysis.
• Update and improve local financial reports and models, aiming for operational excellence.
• Planning
• Lead the monthly rolling forecasting, analyzing actual revenue and cost against planned.
• Present financial insights to the LATAM and Global teams.
• Coordinate construction of the annual budget, aligned with the Regional and Financial Strategy.
• Assist with financial modelling, developing, monitoring, and reviewing KPIs across multiple disciplines
• Requirements / Who You Are :
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a managerial position. Relevant experience at a supervisory level. Tax, Treasury and Financial Accounting experience required. Must have a significant in-depth proficiency in all aspects of accounting and finance, including technical aspects (SOX and US GAAP included).
• Professional BA or BS degree in accounting or equivalent with a CPA or MBA with a Master’s in Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Bilingual proficiency (English B2, spoken and written).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills.
• Proficient in Navision or equivalent ERP system, BPC, and Microsoft tools (Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, an inquisitive mind which can think outside-the-box, together with a positive attitude and strong work ethic required.
• Strong, proven business partnering mentality based on a genuine interest for the underlying business.
• Possess an open and transparent approach to working with colleagues, combined with the ability to work and succeed in a team-work environmentCore Competencies
• Strategic Thinking : Ability to align departmental initiatives with organizational goals.
• Analytical Capacity : Skilled in interpreting data, budgets, and financial reports to support decision-making.
• Leadership : Capable of motivating, guiding, and developing team members.
• Communication : Strong ability to convey information clearly, both orally and in writing, to different audiences.
• Results Orientation : Focused on achieving targets, meeting deadlines, and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Collaboration & Relationship Management : Builds strong working relationships within the department and across the organization.
• Adaptability : Responds effectively to change and manages multiple demands in a dynamic environment.
• What We Give You :
• Competitive Salary and Benefits.
• You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you can fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• We invest in your professional growth & developmentSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
• Values
• Creator first
• In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship, putting our creators at the forefront of it all. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms. Whatever your role, your support is integral to the success of this creator first mission.
• Fuel excellence
• We are home to some of the most talented people in the world – teams, leaders, visionaries, innovators and creators. We fuel excellence and empower performance to lead the industry in quality and setting higher standards.
• Elevate each other
• A diverse organization united in our support and trust for one another, readiness to learn and desire to collaborate. Bringing our energy

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