Senior Finance Analyst

Requisition Number: 184868

Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst

External Description:

Location: Guildford, UK

Reporting to: Senior Finance Manager, based in Singapore Partnering with: EA Partners Team

About EA Partners: EA Partners is renowned for supporting innovative indie games and has expanded to include larger titles while maintaining its commitment to artistic creativity. Known titles include A Way Out, It Takes Two, Unravel, and Tales of Kenzera: Zau. EA Partners focuses on blending stunning graphics with fast-paced combat and engaging world-building, emphasising strong partnerships in the creative process and dedication to fostering talent and delivering quality gaming experiences. 

Role Overview: The Senior Financial Analyst role is a unique opportunity to be a collaborative partner and trusted advisor to us in the EA Partners team, including the production, commercial & business development teams. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager based in Singapore, you will manage the day-to-day responsibilities for all FP&A elements associated with the delivery of EA Partners' strategy.

What You'll Do:

• Develop Relationships:

  • You will develop relationships with studio and product partners to support the long-term strategy of EA Partners.

  • Collaborate with the Studio General Manager and Business Development teams to evaluate pitches and deals from potential partner studios.

• Financial Planning & Analysis:

  • You will conduct detailed business modelling to assess the feasibility of different business terms and agreements. Provide alternative scenarios & counter proposal recommendations, while benchmarking offers for future deals.

  • Provide regular financial visibility regarding forecasts, risks, and opportunities for EA Partners projects.

  • Manage FP&A responsibilities, including budget setting and overhead management.

• Financial Support:

  • First finance contact for contract and purchase order reviews, expense cost coding, and guidance on our finance policies.

  • Oversee close activities, including accrual considerations, to ensure accurate accounting and financial management.

• Reporting & Analysis:

  • Partner with the Senior Finance Manager to prepare reporting packages and hold forecast reviews with product and studio leadership teams.

  • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support to studio partners.

• Process Improvement:

  • Collaborate with our central teams and other EA studios to support EA Partners' goals and the broader studio ecosystem.

  • Provide guidance on our core finance processes, building efficiencies, and streamlining deliverables.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent university degree.

• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis, and working with the business.

• Proficiency in accounting and general GAAP knowledge.

• Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint expertise required.

• Experience in modelling IP licences and publishing deals.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.

• Capable of building relationships with diverse teams.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. to światowy lider w dziedzinie produkcji interaktywnego oprogramowania rozrywkowego. EA oferuje gry, treści i usługi internetowe dla podłączonych do internetu konsol, komputerów osobistych, telefonów komórkowych i tabletów.

EEOText: EA jest pracodawcą realizującym politykę równych szans w zatrudnieniu. Wszystkie decyzje dotyczące pracowników są podejmowane bez względu na: rasę, kolor skóry, przynależność etniczną, kraj pochodzenia, płeć, tożsamość płciową, orientację seksualną, wiek, informację genetyczną, wyznanie, niepełnosprawność, stan zdrowia, stan cywilny lub rodzinny, status kombatanta. EA dostosowuje miejsca pracy dla niepełnosprawnych pracowników lub kandydatów zgodnie z obowiązującym prawem.

Days Open: 72

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA jest pracodawcą realizującym politykę równych szans w zatrudnieniu. Wszystkie decyzje dotyczące pracowników są podejmowane bez względu na: rasę, kolor skóry, przynależność etniczną, kraj pochodzenia, płeć, tożsamość płciową, orientację seksualną, wiek, informację genetyczną, wyznanie, niepełnosprawność, stan zdrowia, stan cywilny lub rodzinny, status kombatanta. EA dostosowuje miejsca pracy dla niepełnosprawnych pracowników lub kandydatów zgodnie z obowiązującym prawem.