Director, Finance - Lifestyle Studios

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.

Our 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 provides strategic and financial partnership to our Leadership team. You will achieve this through engaging with our partners to understand our broad strategy, provide strategic decision support, and deliver insights to guide our performance. You will work in a hybrid model, defined as 3 days or more in office.

The Finance Director will lead business support for our Lifestyle group, including The Sims, Skate, and future pipeline initiatives. Additionally, you will manage the consolidated reporting, quarterly targets, and submission process for all aspects of the Lifestyle group. Supported by a team of 4, you will report to the SVP of Finance for our Entertainment Group.

You Will Contribute to Our Success

• Connect critical partners on financial and other important topics to guide decisions with insightful analysis.
• Deliver core FP&A responsibilities as an important partner to the group, studio, and game teams.
• Improve processes across all teams to deliver efficiencies and quality, clear obstacles, and identify opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic advice and partnership to Lifestyle group leadership and all supporting studios
• Manage the holistic health of the group, including full P&L responsibility
• Lead the financial planning process, including the long-range, annual, and quarterly planning cycles
• Establish and track performance measurements across all major offerings and projects (e.g., base games, expansions, seasonal content, and live services)
• Provide ad-hoc financial and decision support analysis to our partners
• Provide guidance on core finance processes, building efficiencies and streamlining deliverables
• Manage the Lifestyle group FP&A team and work closely with FP&A partners across commercial, marketing, and corporate functions
• Attract and mentor a team of 4 that provides insight and value to their partners
• Influence, motivate, and collaborate with your partners and team
• Create a center of excellence and implement best practices, processes, and standards

Experiences & Technical Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 8–10 years' experience with P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
• Proficiency in Accounting and general GAAP knowledge
• Excellent MS Excel (can perform complex functions) and PowerPoint expertise
• Knowledge of Anaplan and Power BI or similar planning systems
• Experience with people management and mentoring teams