Risk Analyst II

Requisition Number: 184800

Position Title: Senior Accountant II

External Description:

We are EA

We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is tough. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

The Challenge Ahead:

Electronic Arts are hiring for a Risk Analyst II, the position is based in one of our offices in Lyon (France), Guildford (United Kingdom) or Madrid (Spain). You will primarily ensure that financial risks on sales channels are correctly valued and recorded. These risks include supporting the sales teams on their price promotion decisions and associated costs.

As a key member of a Worldwide team, you will support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. This includes developing reporting packs and presenting variance analysis to Executive management. Researching and documenting historical trends of past pricing strategies and actions.

You will have strong partnership with cross functional teams, and a good ability to communicate to the corporate team on all financial risk situations.  Key business partners include FP&A, Controllership, Accounts Receivables, Sales, Demand Planning. You will also support internal and external Audit reviews.

You will also be a key stakeholder in cross functional projects. Leveraging on your expertise with systems and data reporting, you will help improve and automatize existing processes or build new ones.

What a Risk Analyst II does at EA:

Sales Rebates Allowance (SRA)

• Run the provision calculation for price promotions and returning product (SRA) for specific territories.
• Manage the review at month end to provide accurate provision calculation.
• Creating and posting related accounting entries in our ERP (Oracle)
• Support the forecasting process.
• Analyse the P&L and Balance Sheet impacts of the provision. Other ad-hoc analysis to support management’s decisions.
• Partner with Sales and Demand Planning departments on pricing strategy.
• Review and approval of promotions prior to payment.
• Support Audit review with KPMG: methodology, calculation, and Balance Sheet reconciliation

Product Placement Fees (PPF)

• Run the provision calculation for Product Placement Fee (PPF) for specific territories.
• Analyse the P&L and Balance Sheet impact of the provision.
• Partner with Sales & FP&A team on the forecasting process
• Creating and posting related accounting entries in our ERP (Oracle)

Cross functional projects

• Leverage your strong systems and data reporting skills to be a key stakeholder of the finance transformation at Electronic Arts
• Partner in projects around our distribution model, especially on packaged goods
• Standardize & Automate reporting while leveraging access to more and more data to better support the business
• Design new frameworks and finance controls to match the innovation of our industry and how we bring value to our players

The next great EA Financial Risk Analyst also needs

• Business Degree or finance background including accounting knowledge
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent system skills and desire to further hone through trainings and self-learning (Excel, Access, PowerApps)
• Experience on our Finance tool desirable e.g. Oracle, PowerBI, Tableau
• Inquisitive nature and quick learning, embrace potential of A.I. use in Finance
• A team player who is able of working collaboratively within the group and across business units/functions
• Proactive and problem-solving attitude, who works well independently
• Motivated Self-starter with the ability to build and maintain relationships in a remote management structure
• Understanding of the video game market

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

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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: 5

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。