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About the Role

Sony Pictures Entertainment's Corporate Development Group is seeking a Director based in London with proven financial and strategic skills and a strong interest in the entertainment industry. The Director will apply business and financial expertise to SPE’s growing portfolio of production and digital businesses and contribute to SPE’s strategic direction, supporting business leaders and reporting to the VP of Corporate Development.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute business and corporate development initiatives across EMEA, identifying growth opportunities and evaluating/executing transactions such as M&A, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and corporate investments.
Proactively identify market growth opportunities and recommend investments based on strategic priorities.
Lead detailed financial analyses, valuation analyses, and create investment committee materials for new business launches, acquisitions, or divestitures.
Evaluate growth initiatives across television and digital media, including Pay TV, Free TV, and digital platforms, and support regional strategic expansion projects.
Partner with local management teams to support strategy development, execution, and capital allocation decisions.
Prepare business plans, strategic analyses, and executive-level presentations with clear recommendations on financial returns, strategic fit, and key risks.
Lead financial and commercial due diligence for potential acquisition targets, including detailed review of financial statements, operating performance, forecasts, and key risk factors.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to structure and execute transactions, including valuation, governance, and deal terms.
Support negotiation of transaction documentation and key commercial terms.
Lead cross-functional deal teams and mentor junior team members, contributing to a collaborative Corporate Development culture.
Travel less than 20%.

Requirements

7+ years of business experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate/business development.
Experience in the media and entertainment industry (preferred television and/or digital media).
Knowledge and relationships within the EMEA markets, with an ability to access research/market intelligence.
MBA preferred (B.A./B.S. required).
Strong financial analysis skills; experience in valuation and/or investment analyses.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Strong understanding of business operations.
Demonstrated understanding of financial reporting and accounting.
Proven self-starter and independent problem-solving ability.
Proven ability to manage projects from beginning to completion.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from initiation through completion in a fast-paced environment.
Must have appropriate immigration permission to work and reside in the United Kingdom.

Skills

Financial analysis
Valuation
Investment analysis
Communication
Presentation
Business operations
Financial reporting
Accounting
Problem-solving
Project management

Location

London, United Kingdom

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Director

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
MBA preferred

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary
Annual bonus eligibility

Benefits

Choice of comprehensive health plan options
Private medical insurance
Winter holiday week off
25 days of paid annual leave
Extensive learning & development opportunities
Employee Business Resource Groups
Sony Pictures Action membership
Discounted Sony products
Exclusive employee screenings
Interest-free season ticket loan
Automatic enrolment in Company Pension Plan
Free counselling and advisory service
Automatic enrolment in Company Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans
Social events

About the Company

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Equal Opportunity

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).