Senior Manager, Fp&A - Central Technology

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.EA's CFO organization comprises a broad group of finance disciplines. Our common goal is partnership with business teams delivering strategies and providing our players with amazing experiences. All of our finance teams assist the business in achieving profitable creativity by providing financial insight, reporting and guidance.We use progressive tools to analyze and visualize data, telling the story of financial drivers, performance, risks and opportunities. We value attributes like collaboration and learning. We celebrate inclusion by creating a place where you can come to work and be yourself. Our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team provides strategic partnerships to leaders across EA. We do this by engaging with our partners to understand our broad strategy, analyzing data, and delivering insights to help guide EA's performance.The Challenge Ahead
At Electronic Arts, we bring together creators, storytellers, and technologists to deliver extraordinary experiences to players around the world.We're looking for a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead Finance support for EA's Information Technology (EAIT) and Security organizations. You'll partner with our Chief Information Officer (CIO), CISO and their leadership teams to guide technology investments, resource allocation, and financial performance.We're looking for someone who understands the business behind the numbers, asks thoughtful questions, develops talent, and helps leaders make informed decisions.Role Overview:
The Senior Manager, FP&A – Central Technology leads financial planning, analysis, and business partnership activities across EA's Information Technology organization.Reporting to the Senior Director of FP&A for Central Technology, you will serve as IT and Security’s primary Finance partner, supporting business priorities and investment decisions while maintaining financial accountability. You will follow a hybrid work schedule, defined as three days a week from an Electronic Arts office.You will manage a team of Finance professionals and improve how financial planning and reporting processes integrate with the broader Central Technology organization.Responsibilities:
Finance Partnership & Decision Support
Be a member of EAIT and Security's extended leadership team, bringing a financial perspective to business strategy, technology investments, resource allocation, and operating efficiency to help shape business decisions.Partner with executives to evaluate business cases and financial trade-offs, providing recommendations that support informed decisions.Build an understanding of business operations, priorities, and cost structures to identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance.Financial Planning & Performance Management
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance management processes, ensuring financial accuracy and supporting our business goals.Oversee financial management across workforce expenses, software licensing, infrastructure, cloud services, capital investments, and other technology expenditures.Work with business leaders to evaluate financial performance, manage financial risks, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.Team Leadership & FP&A Evolution
Manage and coach a team of Finance professionals, establishing clear accountabilities and building their financial, technical, and business-partnering capabilities.Improve FP&A processes across Central Technology through greater consistency, automation, and integration.Promote the use of data analytics, AI, and financial technologies to improve productivity and decision support.Guide team members with specialized technical skills and partner with Finance Transformation and technology teams to create sustainable, data-driven solutions.What You Bring:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.8+ years of experience in FP&A or financial management.Experience supporting senior business leaders and managing or developing Finance teams.Financial & Technical Capabilities
Knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, financial modeling, accounting principles, and investment analysis.Experience with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools. Familiarity with Oracle, Anaplan, or Power BI is helpful.Understanding of how data analytics, automation, and AI can improve financial processes, including experience guiding work performed by technical specialists.Leadership & Business Partnership
Experience presenting financial analyses and recommendations to senior leaders to support business decisions.Ability to connect financial results with business operations, question assumptions, and recommend improvements.Experience independently managing financial responsibilities and prioritizing work across multiple business partners.Commitment to coaching employees, building collaborative relationships, and improving how Finance supports the business.Pay Transparency - North America
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.G. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).PAY RANGES
* British Columbia (depending on location e.G. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$133,500 - $186,400 CADPay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full‑time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well‑being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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