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Financial Analyst - Marketing, Publishing & Analytics

We’re EA—one of the world’s largest video game publishers. You’re probably familiar with many of our titles—Madden, FIFA, The Sims, Need for Speed, Dead Space, Battlefield and Star Wars, to name a few. But maybe you don’t know how we’re committed to creating games and services for every platform—from mobile to console—to give our consumers that anytime, anywhere access they demand. What does that mean for you? It means more opportunities to unleash your creative genius, be inspired by those around you and ignite your path in any direction you choose.

EA was founded by individuals with a deep passion for making games. Many things have changed over the years as the gaming industry—and the company—has expanded immensely, but we are still driven by the same passion for developing, publishing, and distributing the world’s best games. Our history has been one of great success, and our future looks even brighter. Gaming has come a long way from Pac-Man & Space Invaders and fuelled by our talented staff at locations right across the Globe. We are united in our passion to continue shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Together we can make a difference.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Located at EA’s global headquarters, this Senior Financial Analyst reports into the Finance Manager II of Financial Planning & Analysis and will provide an excellent opportunity to be a collaborative business partner and trusted advisor for Marketing Communications (Marcom). Marcom is responsible for planning and execution of long-term strategic marketing initiatives for all franchises across the globe.

Business Partnering

• Build relationships with partners and actively collaborate to work toward a goal
• Provide deep financial analysis focused on a variety of areas such as maximizing profitability or resource allocation
• Monthly - prepare, hold, and present business reviews for leaders focused on the story (not just data) with clear insights and actionable presentation material
• Drive results by partnering on business-related projects such as modeling business scenarios and tracking performance metrics
  

Financial Close, Forecasting, Reporting and Analysis

• Own the financial forecast and provide insightful analysis to highlight variance drivers and identify opportunities to mitigate risk / improve performance for our Madden, NHL, NBA, Marketing Activation teams and Marcom Central.
• Responsible for purchase order approvals, budgeted spend tracking, monthly close activities, and headcount management. Set control processes in place to manage spending and headcount within plan.
• Partner with the Accounting group to manage Close deliverables, timelines, process and reporting
• Design and implement reporting tools
• Ensure compliance with EA’s policies and procedures.
• Monthly consolidation reporting of EA sports activation and Marcom Central, including R&Os
• Ad hoc projects as necessary
  

Drive FP&A Excellence

• Identify and lead initiatives to continuously improve, standardize and automate forecasting and reporting tools and processes
• Challenge status quo and provide alternative solutions
  

Who You Are:

• Highly motivated, passionate self-starter
• Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high degree of change
• Ability to work with ambiguity and independence
• Strategic thinker with exceptional analytical and critical thinking/creative problem-solving skills
• A team player able to work collaboratively, within the group and cross-functionally across business units/functions as a thought leader and partner
  

Skills & Capabilities

• BS degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a divisional or corporate finance role (FP&A or accounting)
• Strong experience with P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis
• Demonstrated proficiency in Accounting and general GAAP knowledge
• Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint expertise required
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy on work output.
• Analytical and critical thinking/creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong initiative and desire to drive change and enhance processes. Ability to proactively identify business risks and opportunities.
• Effective when working independently and as a team player who can work collaboratively within a group and across divisions/functions.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills (cross-functional team environments).
• Highly proficient with MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Experience and proficiency with financial programs like Hyperion Essbase and Oracle