Senior Financial Analyst - Marketing, Publishing & Analytics

Location: Redwood City, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 153383

Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst

External Description:

We’re EA—one of the world’s largest video game publishers. You’re probably familiar with many of our titles—Madden, FIFA, The Sims, Need for Speed, Dead Space, Battlefield and Star Wars, to name a few. But maybe you don’t know how we’re committed to creating games and services for every platform—from mobile to console—to give our consumers that anytime, anywhere access they demand. What does that mean for you? It means more opportunities to unleash your creative genius, be inspired by those around you and ignite your path in any direction you choose.

EA was founded by individuals with a deep passion for making games. Many things have changed over the years as the gaming industry—and the company—has expanded immensely, but we are still driven by the same passion for developing, publishing, and distributing the world’s best games. Our history has been one of great success, and our future looks even brighter. Gaming has come a long way from Pac-Man & Space Invaders and fuelled by our talented staff at locations right across the Globe. We are united in our passion to continue shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Together we can make a difference.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Located at EA’s global headquarters, this Senior Financial Analyst reports into the Senior Finance Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis and will provide an excellent opportunity to be a collaborative business partner and trusted advisor for Marketing Publishing & Analytics (MPA). MPA is responsible for planning and execution of long-term strategic marketing initiatives for all franchises across the globe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) role will be responsible for supporting Marketing Communications (Marcom), specifically Global Events, Brand and Corporate Communications, Marcom Central and Marcom consolidation.

· Responsible for purchase order approvals, budgeted spend tracking, monthly close activities, and headcount management. Set control processes in place to manage spending and headcount within plan.

· Ensure compliance with EA’s policies and procedures.

· Forecast activities - Forecasting, analyzing and reporting for supported groups and total Marcom.

· Business Partnering – Support Marcom to help deliver management results while staying on budget. This person will drive and assist the teams to provide timely and accurate reporting and analysis to assist with decision making and value creation.

· Ad Hoc – projects as necessary. Examples include driving process improvements across both business partners and finance partners, scenario analysis.

Experience
• BS degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting preferred
• MBA preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a divisional or corporate finance role (FP&A or accounting)

Skills & Capabilities

· Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy on work output.

· Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis

· Analytical and critical thinking/creative problem-solving skills.

· Strong initiative and desire to drive change and enhance processes. Ability to proactively identify business risks and opportunities.

· Proactive, Detailed, and task management skills.

· Effective when working independently and as a team player who can work collaboratively within a group and across divisions/functions.

· Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills (cross-functional team environments).

· Highly proficient with MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

· Experience and proficiency with financial programs like Hyperion Essbase and Oracle

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Company Profile:

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: 71

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