Senior Manager, FP&A

Finance

5+ years

Information Technology (IT)

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 e