Senior Business Analyst - Infrastructure Cost Management

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts offers a hybrid remote/in-office role focused on cloud and SaaS cost management. You will forecast costs, allocate spend, and deliver actionable insights to Finance and technical teams, using SQL and Python to automate and validate data.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, and studio teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in analytics, experience with cloud cost patterns, and knowledge of FinOps concepts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an analytical role such as business analysis, finance, data analysis, or analytics engineering, with experience managing project scope and timelines.
• Proficiency in SQL, including writing complex queries and validating data quality, plus hands-on experience with Python for analysis, automation, or scripting.
• Experience building process improvements, showing measurable impact on workflow efficiency and accuracy.
• Familiarity with infrastructure costs and usage patterns on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with FinOps concepts and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• You will manage cost forecasting, allocation, and chargeback reporting for a significant portion of our PI&E cloud and SaaS spend, partnering with Finance and technical teams to translate requirements into actionable insights.
• You will use SQL and Python to analyse infrastructure spend, validate data quality, and create automation that improves accuracy and reduces manual effort across our workflows.
• You will define project scope and deliverables, identifying risks and building contingency plans to ensure analyses are delivered end to end.
• You will communicate findings to partners and leadership, turning complex technical data into clear stories that inform decisions across Product, Engineering, and studio teams.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

FinOps

Cloud costs

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job 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.

Infrastructure & Platform Services builds and runs the technology foundation for EA's games. Our teams deliver the live services and backend infrastructure that are used to ship, and operate secure, reliable game experiences for millions of players worldwide.

You will be part of our Production Infrastructure & Engineering team, collaborating with us to create modern hosting solutions that support millions of players globally. You will report to the Director Cost and Capacity Management. You will guide our cloud and SaaS cost management, using automation and analytics to improve how you build, launch, and operate games.

Responsibilities:

• You will manage cost forecasting, allocation, and chargeback reporting for a significant portion of our PI&E cloud and SaaS spend, partnering with Finance and technical teams to translate requirements into actionable insights.
• You will use SQL and Python to analyse infrastructure spend, validate data quality, and create automation that improves accuracy and reduces manual effort across our workflows.
• You will define project scope and deliverables, identifying risks and building contingency plans to ensure analyses are delivered end to end.
• You will communicate findings to partners and leadership, turning complex technical data into clear stories that inform decisions across Product, Engineering, and studio teams.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years in an analytical role such as business analysis, finance, data analysis, or analytics engineering, with experience managing project scope and timelines
• Proficiency in SQL, including writing complex queries and validating data quality, plus hands-on experience with Python for analysis, automation, or scripting
• Experience building process improvements, showing measurable impact on workflow efficiency and accuracy
• Familiarity with infrastructure costs and usage patterns on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with FinOps concepts and frameworks

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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) $92,900 - $129,200 CAD

Pay 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.