Finance Manager, FP&A - Maxis

Requisition Number: 175227

Position Title: Manager I, Finance

External Description:

Finance Manager II, FP&A - Maxis

#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. We want people that 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:

We're looking for someone to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to support our Maxis studio. The Finance Manager II role reports to the Senior Director of FP&A and is your chance to be a collaborative partner & trusted advisor to the studio leadership team responsible for The Sims franchise. You will partner with senior leaders across the Maxis studio including the VP/Studio GM and Head of Operations to lead across all financial elements associated with The Sims franchise.

• Provide strategic advice and partnership to the studio and executive leadership
• Manage the holistic health of the franchise, including full P&L responsibility
• Work with studio business partners in developing the fiscal year plan/forecast and strategic long-range model
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support our partners

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Business Partnering:

• Provide financial leadership and support strategic decision-making by ensuring the implications of all decisions are understood and considered
• Partner and collaborate with teams across all levels of the organization

Financial Close, Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis:

• Overall responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis. Communicate results to enhance and promote decision-making
• Partner with the Accounting group to manage Close
• Identify and manage Outlook, Risks and Opportunities

Promote FP&A Excellence:

• Identify and lead programs to improve and automate forecasting and reporting processes
• Challenge status quo and provide alternative solutions

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6+ years financial experience
• Proficiency in Accounting and general GAAP knowledge
• Expert Microsoft excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and PowerPoint knowledge
• Experience in Power BI or similar BI dashboard visualization tool
• Experience with financial forecasting tools
• You resolve complex business issues and move beyond reporting to synthesis and insight
• You have a healthy impatience for change and willingness to ask the tough questions
• You have strong presentation and storytelling experience

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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: 80

Can this position be remote?: 1

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.