Finance Manager, EA Studios - HD Los Angeles & General

Requisition Number: 156042

Position Title: Manager I, 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 role reports into the Senior Finance Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.  The role will provide a unique opportunity to be a collaborative business partner & trusted advisor for our HD Los Angeles studios, User Experience Design & Studio General groups, and support broader initiatives within the EA Studios (EAS) organization.

1. Responsibilities and Duties
   

• Financial & Strategic Business Partnership
  • Develop & manage 3-year strategic plan, which incorporates title / content planning across all platforms / business models & overall responsibility for all P&L modeling.
  • Overall accountability for all core FP&A processes including (but not limited to) fiscal year planning, quarterly forecasts and risks & opportunities management.
  • Accountability for financial controllership within these organizations including: the adherence to corporate policies & processes, identification & prevention of material revenue recognition issues, monthly expense accruals, monthly close, variance analysis & reporting.
  • Support post-M&A close & forecast requirements, as applicable (e.g. contingent consideration & intangibles impairment analysis)
  • Provides financial leadership, ensuring the financial implications of all business decisions are understood & considered.
  • Partners with the Senior Finance Director to influence the Marketing, Publishing & Analytics (MPA) organization with regards to decisions around full game volume, pricing & marketing expense forecasts.
  • Partner closely with the EAS, MPA & Accounting organizations to develop live service digital revenue forecasts for HD Los Angeles studios, considering revenue recognition policies. Quantify risks & opportunities assessing daily KPI performance, trends & content roadmap.
  • Partners with our technology organization to influence live service cost forecasts & decisions (e.g. hosting), & the Central Development Services organization to influence shared service forecasts & decisions (e.g. quality verification, localization).
    

• Other
  • Support strategic planning activities (e.g. executive offsites), crafting materials that help inform & influence timely & effective decisions.
  • Partner with EA’s Learning, Engagement & Performance (LEAP) team to develop materials designed to increase business & financial acumen across the company.
  • Support Total EAS financial & strategic planning responsibilities & ad-hoc analysis, as needed.
    

III. Technical Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required – Finance / Economics / Accounting related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 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.

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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.