Description
Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to join the Catalyst Studios Finance team. As a Senior Finance Manager, you will guide the Catalyst Studios Finance team supporting NHL, UFC, and F1 franchises. You will report to the Senior Director, FP&A - American Football / Catalyst and serve as a trusted advisor to studio leadership and cross-functional partners.
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team provides strategic partnerships to leaders across EA by engaging with partners to understand the broad strategy, analysing data, and delivering insights to help guide EA's performance.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to studio, product, commercial, and finance leaders, influencing business decisions across franchise strategy, investment prioritisation, resource allocation, and return on investment.
- Translate franchise economics, player behaviour, monetisation trends, KPIs, cost drivers, live services, and new product investments into clear insights and recommendations that support growth, profitability, and long-term business success.
- Own financial planning and performance analysis across supported franchises, including full P&L management, forecasting, close analysis, risks and opportunities, scenario analysis, and executive reporting.
- Lead and coach the Catalyst FP&A team, setting clear priorities, providing thoughtful guidance, and enabling high-quality decision support and strong business impact.
- Enhance team productivity and impact through prioritisation, simplification, automation, standardisation, and thoughtful change management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment analysis, corporate finance, or a related field; gaming experience helpful.
- Experience mentoring and coaching a high-performing team.
- Strong financial modelling skills, including driver-based forecasting, scenario analysis, business case development, and full P&L management.
- Experienced with accounting principles and GAAP.
- Experience using modern financial systems, BI tools, and AI-enabled solutions to streamline reporting, enhance forecasting accuracy, and automate routine processes.
- Experienced in communicating analytical findings and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and actionable insights across a variety of audience levels.
Benefits: Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, mental wellbeing support, pension plans, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.