Description
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.
The Senior Director, Corporate FP&A is a key enterprise finance leader responsible for the company's financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes. This role operates at the center of Enterprise FP&A, bringing together forecasting, long-range planning, commercial performance integration, and corporate cost management into a coordinated operating model. The position partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive financial rigor, improve decision-making, and strengthen governance. You will lead a team and reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Enterprise FP&A.
Enterprise scope and complexity have increased, requiring stronger ownership, standardized processes, and proactive risk management. This role is designed to establish that structure and scale Enterprise FP&A capabilities. You will work in a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in an EA Office.
Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise-wide planning and forecasting processes, including Long-Range Planning, Annual Planning, and quarterly Estimates
- Establish forecasting frameworks, assumptions governance, and risk tracking vs. plan
- Partner with Commercial leadership to integrate operational metrics, bookings, and performance insights into enterprise planning
- Modernize and transform the Enterprise FP&A function through:
- Connected Financial Planning including process standardization and improved coordination across FP&A
- Lead enterprise investment prioritization and support capital allocation decisions
- Oversee Corporate FP&A support for G&A functions, driving cost discipline and accountability
- Provide clear financial insights and reporting to executive leadership to support decision-making
- Build and lead a high-performing team, including remote team members
Success Measures:
- Improved forecast accuracy and reduced unplanned revisions
- Risk vs. plan proactively tracked and managed
- Investment prioritization framework adopted and consistently used
- Enterprise cost baseline established and benchmarked
- Long-Range Plan delivered with clear scenario-based trade-offs
- Reduced dependency on SVP-level involvement in core processes
- Strong leadership bench and clear ownership across Enterprise FP&A
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance
- Experience owning enterprise-wide planning and forecasting processes
- Strong leadership capabilities, operating with ambiguity and influencing without authority
- Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence decisions
- Strong financial acumen across enterprise performance drivers
- Track record of leading teams and driving cross-functional alignment
- Excellent communication skills, including executive-level storytelling