Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst - Sims

Electronic Arts (EA); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading entertainment company, where creativity and collaboration drive success. As a Financial Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting strategic financial planning and analysis for a renowned gaming franchise. This hybrid position offers the chance to partner with diverse teams, manage financial reviews, and ensure compliance with established policies. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about finance and eager to contribute to innovative projects. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the gaming industry.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

Sick leave (10 days)

Paid parental leave

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial experience in a related field.
• Proficient in GAAP and financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to develop annual plans.
• Manage month-end close activities and ensure compliance.
• Support financial reviews and forecast revisions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Variance Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Anaplan

PowerBI

Oracle

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Role Overview

Our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team is crucial in providing strategic partnership to leaders across EA.

We are looking for a proactive and passionate analyst to join The Sims FP&A team. As part of the Sims FP&A team, you will support The Sims studio team and central technology. This hybrid role, defined as 3 or more days in the office, reports to The Sims FP&A Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Partner effectively with our team and assigned business partners.
• Support financial reviews with budget owners to develop annual plans.
• Ensure up-to-date forecast revisions, including variance investigation (opex, HC, capex).
• Manage all month-end close activities under remit, including accrual and reclass entries.
• Ensure compliance with EA’s policies and procedures.
  
  

Experience And Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related financial experience.
• Experience communicating analytical findings for a range of audiences.
• Proficiency in Accounting and general GAAP knowledge.
• MS Excel and PowerPoint expertise.
• Knowledge of Anaplan, PowerBI, and Oracle or similar systems.
  
  

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) * $63,400 - $86,500 CAD
  
  

In British Columbia, 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 equity.

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.