Description
Electronic Arts creates incredible entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. Here, everyone is part of the story, part of a community that connects people globally. It's a place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are welcomed, and ideas matter. The team works together to make gaming possible.
The Director, Corporate Functions FP&A serves as the senior finance partner and trusted advisor to EA's Corporate Functions, including People Experience, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Development.
Job Summary: The Director, FP&A – Corporate Functions will lead financial planning, forecasting, investment evaluation, and performance accountability across Corporate Functions. The Director will ensure capital is allocated effectively, investments are aligned to enterprise priorities, and leaders have the insights needed to make informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary finance partner to Corporate Function executives, providing strategic counsel, financial insights, and decision support.
- Lead annual planning, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning activities across Corporate Functions, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, planning assumptions, and financial objectives.
- Drive scenario planning, risk assessment, and sensitivity analysis to support proactive decision-making and effective resource allocation.
- Provide financial leadership and decision support for significant corporate investments and strategic initiatives.
- Partner with business owners to evolve KPI frameworks and performance measures that connect functional investments to business outcomes.
- Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting, providing clear analysis of performance, key business drivers, financial risks, and opportunities.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals, building strong analytical, forecasting, and business partnership capabilities.
- Drive continuous improvement and financial excellence by leading planning and process enhancements, advancing operational effectiveness, and leveraging technology and AI-enabled solutions.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field. MBA, CFA, or CPA is valued.
- Proficiency in Accounting and general GAAP knowledge.
- 5+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing finance professionals and building an inclusive environment.
- Experience serving as a finance partner to senior executives and influencing decisions in a complex, matrixed environment.
- Strong executive communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and actionable insights.
- Advanced financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience using modern ERP and FP&A planning platforms.
- Experience leveraging AI and technology solutions to improve financial processes, analytics, and decision-making.
Benefits: Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, including physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being programs to support a balanced life. Benefits may include medical insurance, mental wellness support, pension plans, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.