Dipesh Patel (CIMA Qualified)

*1 week notice period*

• Includes responsibilities as a Senior Business Planning Manager (Previous role).
• Continue to consistently deliver accurate forecasts & high quality outputs, ensuring explanations are transparent, clear & concise.
• Enhance forecasting models/methodologies through Machine Learning/AI capabilities.
• Lead the delivery of the Global Planning Tool partnering with both internal teams (Commercial, Finance, Data Science & IT teams) & external partners.
• Act as a cross-functional leader driving initiatives that supports business objectives/long term vision.
• Continue to build and lead a high-performing finance team, training and developing a team of 9.

• Own and manage the end-to-end business planning process for PlayStation Store, including the 5-year and annual business plans, as well as quarterly/short term forecasts and performance reporting.
• Conduct thorough financial forecasting & analysis to support strategic initiatives, budgeting, and planning processes.
• Develop and manage the performance review framework/KPI's, collaborating with different business functions and senior management to devise financial plans and pinpoint corrective actions.
• Enhanced and developed analytical insights to identify short-term focus areas and support financial planning/key assumptions.
• Lead and mentor a team of 6, cultivating a collaborative culture and fostering continuous learning.

• Oversaw the budgeting and forecasting processes for PlayStation game revenue.
• Streamlined forecasting & planning processes to improve efficiency, improved forecasting models for revenue and consumer spend.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive effective collaboration.
• Leading a team of 3 analysts which included 1 Data Analyst and 2 Business Planning Analysts.

• Developed forecasting models while actively identifying opportunities for continual improvement.
• Acted as a key business partner, collaborating cross-functionally to build strong and effective stakeholder relationships and alignment on key forecasts/KPIs.
• Established global Store KPIs and key performance metrics to drive performance tracking.
• Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support.

• Assisted in executing all significant forecasts, including budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Delivered global P&L reporting, presenting insights at both global and regional levels.

• Analysed sales data across Europe, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding in all updates.
• Transformed complex data into accessible formats for senior stakeholders.