DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
EA’s CFO organization comprises a broad group of finance disciplines. Our common goal is partnership with business teams delivering strategies and providing our players with amazing experiences. All of our finance teams assist the business in achieving profitable creativity by providing financial insight, reporting and guidance.
We use progressive tools to analyze and visualize data, telling the story of financial drivers, performance, risks and opportunities. We value attributes like collaboration and learning. We celebrate inclusion by creating a place where you can come to work and be yourself.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 or more years’ experience in mid-level to senior finance roles
• Experience with P&L management, budgeting, forecasting and analysis
• Proficiency in Accounting and general GAAP knowledge
• Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint expertise required, experience with Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau and Oracle

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team provides strategic and financial partnership to EA’s Leadership team. We achieve this through engaging with our partners to understand our broad strategy, analyzing data, and delivering insights to guide EA’s performance.
As the Finance Director, you will lead business support for our Catalyst franchises (including F1, NHL, UFC, Other Incubation) and technology team for EA SPORTS. Additionally, you will assist the consolidated reporting, quarterly targets, and submission process for these organizations. Supported by a team of 5, you will report to the Vice-President of FP&A, EA SPORTS, and will work in a hybrid work model, defined as 3 days in-office.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

You will partner with senior leaders across EA SPORTS including our VP / General Manager, Head of Operations & Publishing, Executive Producers and their leadership teams to lead across all financial elements associated with the delivery of our Catalyst Studios & EA SPORTS Technology strategies.

• Provide strategic advice and partnership to all studios and executive leadership
• Manage the holistic health of our franchises, including full P&L responsibility
• Lead the financial planning process, including the long-range, annual, and quarterly planning cycles
• In partnership with the studio and analytics team, manage and oversee net bookings forecasts for live services
• Establish and track performance measurements across all major offerings and projects
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support our partners
• Guidance on core finance processes, building efficiencies and streamlining deliverables