Director, Corporate Development

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom.

Overview

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 have the opportunity to apply business and financial expertise to SPE’s growing portfolio of production and digital businesses and contribute to SPE’s strategic direction. The position will support the business leaders of Sony Pictures International Distribution and International Production, among others, and will report to the VP of Corporate Development and work closely with the rest of the global Corporate Development team located in Los Angeles.

Key Responsibilities

The Director will lead and execute business and corporate development initiatives across EMEA, such as identifying growth opportunities and evaluating and executing transactions such as merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and corporate investments from both a strategic and financial perspective.

Specific responsibilities of the Director will include:

• Proactively identify opportunities within the market for growth & recommend investments based on an understanding of the business’s strategic priorities.
• Lead detailed financial analyses, valuation analyses and the creation of investment committee materials for new business launches, acquisitions or divestitures.
• Evaluate growth initiatives across the television and digital media landscape, 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, providing 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 legal, financial, and commercial advisors to structure and execute transactions, including valuation, governance, and deal terms.
• Support negotiation of transaction documentation and key commercial terms in partnership.
• Lead cross-functional deal teams and mentor junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing Corporate Development culture.
• Travel less than 20%.

Qualifications and/or Experience Required

Qualifications and Skills:

• 7+ years business experience in investment banking, consulting or corporate / business development.
• Requires experience in the media and entertainment industry (preferred television and/or digital media).
• Knowledge and relationships within the EMEA markets, with an ability to tap into the business community 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 with sense to understand implications of work and probe more deeply when presented with inconsistent or interesting findings.
• Proven ability to manage projects from beginning to completion, ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from initiation through completion in a fast-paced environment.

How we take care of you:

• Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
• Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.
• In addition to the above, we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk_-_peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com.Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Candidates requiring these tools as an accommodation during an interview should submit a reasonable adjustment request at the point they are invited to interview.

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).

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