(Senior) Financial Analyst - Contractor

Requisition Number: 154221

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

The Best Games. The Best Talent.

We are EA

Electronic Arts is a community of artists, storytellers, technologists and innovators working in one of the most dynamic industries today. We’re building a company that thinks about the player experience at every step. We are transforming for a digital future and work as one team. We take risks and we dream big. And together, we are changing the way millions play every day.

Headquartered in Redwood City, EA's engineering, game development, and publishing operations take place in a network of locations, stretching from Shanghai to Stockholm, Melbourne to Montreal. No matter which of our studio locations you join, you’ll feel the energy and support of EA’s global brand, while immersing yourself in a culture that inspires you to thrive, take risks and dream big. Our unique studios create amazingly creative and fun games - fast paced puzzles, adrenaline filled warfare, galaxy spanning adventures, high speed racing, and sports so realistic you can practically feel the grass under your feet.

It is an exciting era for our industry, and an exciting time to join the team at EA!

 

What a (Senior) Financial Analyst Does At EA

• Financial Planning and Reporting

Work closely with the manager and business partners to support preparation of annual plan and rolling forecasts and submit it through planning system

Support submission of company’s Outlook, Risks & Opportunities upon manager’s feedback to identify up-to-date performance expectations, upside, and exposure

Control Opex under budget with periodic analysis of actual spending vs. plan/estimate

Provide ROI analysis for marketing spending in timely manner

Ad hoc reporting and analysis for business partners to help drive informed business decisions

 

• In-house Planning System maintenance/upgrade

Maintain and/or upgrade in-house planning tool by coordinating with finance partners and local BI team

Play admin role in making sure key metrics correctly represent locked estimate scenario

• Monthly Closing

Ensure closing actuals to reflect correct financial results based on accrual basis accounting

Prepare for journal entries for accruals and/or amortization of prepaid balances as necessary, all backed up properly by supporting documents  

• Business Partnering

Develop effective business relationships throughout business teams and finance organization in order to successfully collaborate and deliver key deliverables.

Help communicate, educate, and train users on financial process/system and process enhancements, as necessary.

 

The Next Great EA (Senior) Financial Anaylst Needs

• Bachelor’s degree required – Finance / Accounting related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related financial planning, budgeting and analysis experience
• Strong preference for a Gamer
• Adept in MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and technical skills (including general accounting concepts and systems expertise).
• Experience using financial planning systems and tools. Specific experience using Hyperion Planning, Essbase and Oracle preferred.
• Excellent oral / written communication and interpersonal skills

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

We love to brag about our great perks like comprehensive health and benefit packages, ESPP with company match, and of course, free video games! And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives on creativity and individuality.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 46

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.