Role ID 209475 Worker Type Regular Employee Studio/Department Finance Work Model Hybrid Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
EA's CFO organization comprises a broad group of finance disciplines. Our common goal is partnership with business teams delivering strategies and providing our players with amazing experiences. All of our finance teams assist the business in achieving profitable creativity by providing financial insight, reporting and guidance.
We use progressive tools to analyze and visualize data, telling the story of financial drivers, performance, risks and opportunities. We value attributes like collaboration and learning. We celebrate inclusion by creating a place where you can come to work and be yourself.
Role Overview:
Our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team provides strategic and financial partnership to EA's Leadership team. We achieve this through engaging with our partners to understand our broad strategy, analyzing data, and delivering insights to guide EA's performance.
As the Finance Director, you will lead business support for our Catalyst franchises (including F1, NHL, UFC, Other Incubation) and technology team for EA SPORTS. Additionally, you will assist the consolidated reporting, quarterly targets, and submission process for these organizations. Supported by a team of 5, you will report to the Vice-President of FP&A, EA SPORTS, and will work in a hybrid work model, defined as 3 days in-office.
What you'll do:
You will partner with senior leaders across EA SPORTS including our VP / General Manager, Head of Operations & Publishing, Executive Producers and their leadership teams to lead across all financial elements associated with the delivery of our Catalyst Studios & EA SPORTS Technology strategies.
Provide strategic advice and partnership to all studios and executive leadership
Manage the holistic health of our franchises, including full P&L responsibility
Lead the financial planning process, including the long-range, annual, and quarterly planning cycles
In partnership with the studio and analytics team, manage and oversee net bookings forecasts for live services
Establish and track performance measurements across all major offerings and projects
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support our partners
Guidance on core finance processes, building efficiencies and streamlining deliverables
Major Functions & Related Activities
Align with P&L owners on specific funding proposals
Partner with leadership to set and manage budgets across all projects and titles
Provide decision support to leadership on investment and project decisions
Provide regular financial visibility with regards to Outlook, Risk and Opportunities
Manage greenlight / incubation process
Lead ad-hoc projects to improve processes and performance
Improve internal finance workflows
Anticipate risks and partner with the leadership to identify trade-offs to de-risk and maintain financial goals
Balance priorities, and find creative solutions that achieve results
Team-Related
Build relationships with partners across commercial, marketing, and corporate functions and actively collaborate to work towards meeting financial and business objectives
Drive results by partnering on business-related projects such as modeling business scenarios and tracking performance metrics
Manage the Catalyst & EA SPORTS Technology team and work closely with our FP&A partners across commercial, marketing and corporate functions
Attract and mentor a team that provides insight and value to their partners
Influence, motivate and collaborate with your partners and team
Create a center of excellence and implement best practices, processes, and standards
Who You Are
Highly-motivated, passionate self-starter
Excellent interpersonal skills are a requirement for this role
Strong overall communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment
Creative problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Ability to balance multiple and competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with ambiguity and independence
A team player able to work collaboratively, within the group and cross-functionally across business units/functions as a thought leader and partner
Strong business acumen
Passion or preference for working in game development
Resolve complex business issues, ability to move beyond reporting to synthesis and insight
Experience using tools, processes, and teamwork to work at scale
Qualifications
10 or more years' experience in mid-level to senior finance roles
Experience with P&L management, budgeting, forecasting and analysis
Proficiency in Accounting and general GAAP knowledge
Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint expertise required, experience with Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau and Oracle
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) * $151,800 - $208,900 CAD * California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento) * $170,500 - $259,300 USDIn the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
About Electronic ArtsWe’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
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. LinkedInID 1449