Financial Analyst

Electronic Arts; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Hyderabad, India is looking for a Financial Analyst to support FP&A with forecasting, planning, and reporting. You will partner with onshore services and global business teams to provide financial insights that guide strategy and performance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Financial/FP&A, strong Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with Anaplan or Power BI. MBA in Finance is a plus but not mandatory; a Finance/Accounting bachelor's is required.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance is preferred but not mandatory; Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of related Financial and FP&A experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Anaplan and/or Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, Planning, and Reporting – assist the onshore services team in monthly/quarterly forecast and annual planning processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of reporting deliverables in advance of Quarterly Business Reviews, MBRs, etc.
• Discuss plan and forecast numbers, and then load in the system after consulting with the business leaders.
• Report Actuals, comparing them with plan/latest forecast and providing commentary for major variances.
• Provide heads up to leaders with respect to any unforeseen expenses.
• Review monthly financial actuals, identify accounting adjustments including amortizations and reclasses, and partner with accounting to ensure accurate month-end journal entries.
• Create Power BI reports when requested by business teams.
• Regular interaction with global business partners who are operating from different locations across globe.
• Maintain high data accuracy & keenness on number matching.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA in Finance (preferred, not mandatory)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Anaplan

Power BI

Job description

Financial Analyst

Location: Hyderabad.

You will report to Manager, FP&A

The CFO organization comprises a broad group of finance disciplines, with the common goal of
partnering with business teams delivering strategies and providing our players with amazing
experiences. Our finance teams assist the business in achieving profitable creativity by proving
financial insight, reporting and guidance. We use progressive tools to analyse and visualize data,
telling the story of financial drivers, performance, risks and opportunities. We value attributes
like collaboration and learning. We celebrate diversity and inclusion by creating a place where
you can come to work and be yourself.

Responsibilities:

• Forecasting, Planning, and Reporting – Assist the onshore services team in monthly /quarterly forecast and annual planning processes.


• Ensure accurate and timely completion of reporting deliverables in advance of Quarterly Business Reviews, MBRs, etc.


• Responsible for discussing plan and forecast numbers, and then load in the system after consulting with the business leaders.


• Responsible for reporting Actuals, comparing them with plan/latest forecast and providing commentary for major variances.


• Should be able to give heads up to the leaders with respect to any unforeseen expenses


• Review monthly financial actuals, identify accounting adjustments including amortizations and reclasses, and partner with accounting to ensure accurate month-end journal entries

Risks & Opportunities.

• Should have keen eye to details especially in situations where cost reduction is necessary and make recommendations to the leadership.


• Work directly with global business partners and help them with the daily finance adhocs


• Creation of new Power BI reports whenever there is a business team request for new report/info.


• Regular interaction with various business partners who are operating from different locations across globe.


• High data accuracy & keenness on number matching is a must.

Qualifications:

• Academic Qualifications - Good to have Master of Business Administration in Finance but not mandatory. Bachelor’s degree required – Finance / Accounting related field preferred.


• 3 - 5 years of related Financial and FP&A experience


• Demonstrated passion for learning and growing.


• Highly motived with an ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities.


• Comfortable building analysis based off data from multiple sources.


• Extreme attention to detail with a rigorous process for review of accuracy.


• Excellent oral / written communication and interpersonal skills that enable clear and concise communication to all levels of the organization.


• Adept in MS Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.


• Experience with Anaplan and / Power Bi is a plus

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.