Associate Financial Analyst

Title – Associate Financial Analyst
Location – Hyderabad
Experience- 2-5 Years
We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experienced originators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.
About EA India - Electronic Arts India, a technology company and video game developer in India, brings together experienced individuals from diverse backgrounds with a shared experience inspiring the world to play. We prioritise your well-being with our great compensation package and benefit programmes, including potential annual performance bonuses and stock awards, and premium healthcare for you and your loved ones. Apart from our global perks and benefits, you can also take advantage of our vibrant and dynamic studio facility which includes relaxation spaces, games, and a cafeteria to refuel and recharge.
About EA Studio/ BU – The CFO organisation 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.
About role –Electronic Arts are hiring for an Associate Financial Analyst; the position is based in our Hyderabad office. You will ensure that financial risks of the North American sales channels are correctly valued and recorded. These risks include supporting the sales teams on their price promotion decisions and associated costs. As an important member of a Worldwide team, you will support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. This includes developing reporting packs and presenting variance analysis to Executive management. Researching and documenting historical trends of past pricing strategies. You will have partnership with teams, good to the corporate team on all financial risk situations including. Main partners include FP&A, controllership, AR, Sales, and Demand Planning. Support internal and external Audit review.
You will be reporting to Senior Manager

What An Associate Financial Analyst Does At EA
Sales Rebates Allowance (SRA)

• Run the provision calculation for price promotions and returning product (SRA) for specific territories.
• Manage the review at month end to provide accurate provision calculation.
• Support the forecasting process.
• Analyse the P&L and Balance Sheet impact of the provision. Other ad-hoc analysis to support management.
• Partner with the sales department and Demand Planning on pricing strategy.
• Support Audit review with KPMG: methodology, calculation, and B/S reconciliation
• Create Journal Entry in Oracle
  

Product Placement Fee (PPF)

• Run the provision calculation for Product Placement Fee (PPF) for specific territories.
• Analyse the P&L and Balance Sheet impact of the provision.
  

The next great EA Financial Risk Analyst also needs.

• Business Degree or finance background, including accounting skills
• Excellent IT skills - Advanced Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions)
• Financial tools experience desirable e.g., Oracle and HFM Essbase
• Inquisitive nature and quick learning
• A team player who is able of working collaboratively.
• Understand the video game market
  

About Electronic Arts –
Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our modern games, services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.
We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits programme, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to succeed in both work and life.