Finance Manager, EA Studios

Requisition Number: 155498

Position Title: Manager II, Finance

External Description:

#WeAreEA and we exist to inspire the world to play. EA values creativity, pioneering, passion, determination, learning, and teamwork. We mean things like acting with curiosity, speaking up with original ideas, and committing to each other as one team.

We’re looking for all the best kinds of people to make great experiences for our players. The best people want a job that inspires them, while giving them room to enjoy their lives. And we want to give them that. We celebrate diversity and inclusion by creating a place where you can come to work and be yourself.

Role Overview

I. Basic Function

Located at EA’s global headquarters, this Finance Manager II role reports into the Senior Finance Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.  The role will provide a unique opportunity to be a collaborative business partner with comprehensive financial & portfolio oversight across the entire EA Studios (EAS) organization.

II. Responsibilities and Duties

• EAS Financial & Strategic Business Partnership
  • Own “rhythm of the business” activities, including consolidated EAS financial close, planning / forecasting & management reporting. Facilitate timely execution of these processes, and drive completeness & accuracy across all studio organizations.
  • Serve as chief communication partner to the EAS FP&A organization, providing recurring guidance & instruction around key activities & requests.
  • Partner with Studio Finance leaders to deliver financial targets, managing on-going risks & opportunities.
  • Provide dotted-line supervision & mentorship to off-shore team members to drive efficiencies & team development.
  • Prepare regular financial updates to Chief Studios Officer & EAS leadership team (including performance measurement, forecast updates & other insights).
    

• Portfolio Planning & Management
  • Partner with EAS & Finance leadership to deliver monthly title plan lock & publication, evaluating regular changes to timing, platform, business model, etc.
  • Design & manage evolving 5-Year, long-range model (including title plan & financial scenario modeling). Evaluate long-range portfolio planning scenarios in relation to long-range Total Company P&L targets.
  • Oversee New IP / Investment process for EAS organization. Evaluate the funding requirements for incubation projects in-development.  Partner with leadership to prioritize & execute within financial plan.
    

• EAS Resource Management
  • Partner with People Experience organization to provide comprehensive resource oversight for EAS organization.
  • Engage with Finance & People Experience partners throughout the planning & forecasting process to understand resource demands & forecast assumptions by studio – challenging assumptions, where necessary, & identifying risks & opportunities.
  • Evaluate broader resourcing strategy with respect to title plan, location, employee / outsourcing mix, etc. Provide insights & recommendations that help influence our future resource & location strategy.
    

III. Technical Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required – Finance / Economics / Accounting related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of related financial experience (FP&A experience preferred).
• Extensive experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting & analysis.
• Demonstrated top performance in prior roles, with increasing levels of responsibility and independence.
• Exceptionally strong results orientation & bias to action.  Healthy impatience for change.  Willingness to ask the tough questions & challenge the status quo.  Self-motivated, demonstrates initiative, flexibility, maturity under pressure & anticipates and resolves problems before they develop.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills that enable clear & concise communication to all levels of the organization.  Strong sense of visual communication to help executive partners digest complex information in an accessible manner.
• Confidentiality & integrity in dealing with highly sensitive information. Strong reputation for professional integrity, seasoned business judgment & objectivity.
• Experience & proficiency with financial programs like Hyperion Essbase & Oracle.

IV. Reporting Lines

• Position reports to Senior Finance Director, EAS Financial Planning & Analysis based in Redwood City, CA
  

In an industry that’s changing every day, EA is positioned for growth thanks to smart business plans, strategic acquisitions, and most importantly, our creative people around the world who gather each day to unite the world through play. We take that last part very seriously, so if what you’re reading excites you as much as it does us, apply today.

EA 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 or veteran status. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.

 

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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: 55

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

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.