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Senior Financial Analyst
at EA
India (Hyderabad)
ENTERTAINING IS OUR PASSION
EA was founded 25 years ago 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 to modern EA Favorites like SWTOR, Mass Effect, Burnout, Battlefield, Mercenaries, Dead Space, Spore, FIFA, Madden, Need for Speed and the world’s most successful game franchise, The Sims. 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.
Finance plays a pivotal role in monitoring the company’s financial performance and ensuring all systems are in place to track current activity and forecast forward. There are a number of Finance roles within EA, including Accountants, Business Analysts, Financial Analysts, Finance Managers, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, Credit Managers, and Chief Financial Officer.
Role Overview
The Senior Financial Analyst will be involved in financial planning and reporting, Financial Modeling and improving Finance processes, with an emphasis on Marketing Effectiveness, Studio support, and general ROI analyses. Key responsibilities include: Forecasting, Planning, and Reporting – Assist the BioWare, Austin Studio Finance team in monthly forecast and annual planning processes, with particular emphasis on Studio operation activities. Ensure accurate and timely completion of reporting deliverables in advance of Quarterly Business Reviews, MBRs, etc. Work directly with global business partners to overcome obstacles and to understand risks and opportunities of the latest forecast. Assess impact on Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and/or Cash Flow as required; would be involved in the day to day activities of the studio and the candidate is expected to understand impact of operation activities on the financial statements.
What skills does EA look for??
An EA Senior Financial Analyst normally possesses: Bachelor degree in Commerce / Finance / Accounting; MBA with Finance concentration preferred; industry experience preferred; 4-7 years experience in a divisional or corporate role (internal management reporting, forecasting, planning, analysis); Skilled user of financial database software applications; Demonstrated top quartile performance in prior roles, with increasing levels of responsibility and independence. Key skills and capabilities include: excellent analytical and modeling skills; superior problem solving and analysis skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate with management team; extensive knowledge of Essbase, PowerPoint and expert knowledge of Excel; attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy on work output; energetic and inquisitive quick learner ; strong written and oral communication skills that enables clear and concise communication to all levels of management; appreciation for data integrity, process definition and organizational alignment; highly motivated, self-starter; comfortable interacting with executives; able to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities; passionate, energetic, enthusiastic to drive results
EA was founded 25 years ago 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 to modern EA Favorites like SWTOR, Mass Effect, Burnout, Battlefield, Mercenaries, Dead Space, Spore, FIFA, Madden, Need for Speed and the world’s most successful game franchise, The Sims. 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.
Finance plays a pivotal role in monitoring the company’s financial performance and ensuring all systems are in place to track current activity and forecast forward. There are a number of Finance roles within EA, including Accountants, Business Analysts, Financial Analysts, Finance Managers, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, Credit Managers, and Chief Financial Officer.
Role Overview
The Senior Financial Analyst will be involved in financial planning and reporting, Financial Modeling and improving Finance processes, with an emphasis on Marketing Effectiveness, Studio support, and general ROI analyses. Key responsibilities include: Forecasting, Planning, and Reporting – Assist the BioWare, Austin Studio Finance team in monthly forecast and annual planning processes, with particular emphasis on Studio operation activities. Ensure accurate and timely completion of reporting deliverables in advance of Quarterly Business Reviews, MBRs, etc. Work directly with global business partners to overcome obstacles and to understand risks and opportunities of the latest forecast. Assess impact on Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and/or Cash Flow as required; would be involved in the day to day activities of the studio and the candidate is expected to understand impact of operation activities on the financial statements.
What skills does EA look for??
An EA Senior Financial Analyst normally possesses: Bachelor degree in Commerce / Finance / Accounting; MBA with Finance concentration preferred; industry experience preferred; 4-7 years experience in a divisional or corporate role (internal management reporting, forecasting, planning, analysis); Skilled user of financial database software applications; Demonstrated top quartile performance in prior roles, with increasing levels of responsibility and independence. Key skills and capabilities include: excellent analytical and modeling skills; superior problem solving and analysis skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate with management team; extensive knowledge of Essbase, PowerPoint and expert knowledge of Excel; attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy on work output; energetic and inquisitive quick learner ; strong written and oral communication skills that enables clear and concise communication to all levels of management; appreciation for data integrity, process definition and organizational alignment; highly motivated, self-starter; comfortable interacting with executives; able to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities; passionate, energetic, enthusiastic to drive results