EA Sports Planning Analyst

2 Months ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

We are EA, a leading video game publisher. This role as an EA Sports Planning Analyst is part of the Asia EA Sports Franchise team, focusing on operational planning and forecasting for mobile and console game portfolios. You will collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Product, and Finance teams across Asia to optimize performance and drive growth. Responsibilities include developing forecasts, managing forecasts for packaged games, tracking regional pre-orders and sales, delivering performance reports, providing insights on market share and commercial effectiveness, and proposing localized pricing and promotional strategies. You will also measure title performance post-launch, conduct ad-hoc analysis, and support commercial management tasks.

Must have:

2+ years of experience forecasting revenue
Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups)
Working knowledge of SQL
Working knowledge of data visualization software
Working knowledge of PowerPoint

Good to have:

Experience in mobile gaming or video games forecasting

Perks:

Employee assistance program (coaching, therapy)
Inclusive parental leave policy
17.5% annual leave loading
Bonus end of year leave days
Volunteer leave and charitable donation matching
Flexible work reimbursement program
Access to employee stock purchase program

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Job Details

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 Sports Planning Analyst

We are EA - the world’s largest video game publisher. Our teams build meaningful relationships with hundreds of millions of players around the world who love our games. We aim to be the best at meeting players where they are and supporting them throughout their journey with EA. Our teams develop the strategic vision of our products, run outstanding multi-channel campaigns, build global engagement across all touchpoints, develop global insights, and propel sales and global publishing. We understand the dynamic global landscape so we can bring relevant content, promotions, and help to players anywhere.

Main Purpose of the Role

The EA Sports Planning Analyst is part of the Asia EA Sports Franchise team focused on supporting operational planning and forecasting across both mobile and console (HD) game portfolios. This role will collaborate closely with Commercial, Marketing, Product, and Finance teams across Asia to optimize performance and drive growth

Responsibilities

Work directly with game analysts, product managers, marketing, publishing and finance to establish collaborative mobile forecasts with aligned assumptions
Own the end-to-end HD packaged game forecast, including top-down allocation support and scenario modeling
Manage regional pre-order and sell-in/sell-through tracking for AAA HD releases
Develop and deliver comprehensive performance reporting for both mobile and HD portfolios
Support Asia Franchise team leads with insights on market share, EA title performance, and commercial effectiveness across both HD & Mobile titles
Propose localized pricing and promotional strategies based on regional dynamics
Measure title performance post-launch, analyzing drivers such as pricing, marketing impact, competition, and market trends
Conduct ad hoc analysis and generate custom reports to support commercial and marketing decision-making
Support Franchise lead with Commercial Management tasks for selected EA Sports suite of titles
Input into monthly consolidated reporting for Asia i.e “Last Month in Asia”

Skills and Knowledge Required

● 2+ years of experience forecasting revenue, experience in mobile gaming, video games or live service forecasting an advantage

● Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookups, index+match, charts and graphs

● Working knowledge of SQL, data visualization software package (e.g., Tableau or R packages) & PowerPoint

Key Performance Measures

● Successful delivery of projects supported by clear, compelling presentations and thorough, insightful analysis

● Supporting the Franchise team to meet and exceed Plan revenue

What’s in it for you?

We want EA to be the ultimate destination to make great content and experiences. Everything we’re doing here is about creating a culture, environment, and company where you can do the best work of your career – so there’s that. There’s also:

An employee assistance program, including coaching and therapy sessions to support your wellbeing
An inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers
17.5% annual leave loading – yes, we’ll pay you extra to take a break!
Bonus end of year leave days – time off between Christmas and New Years, no annual leave necessary
Volunteer leave and charitable donation matching
A flexible work reimbursement program - $ to go towards your working from home and/or commuting expenses

We also offer access to our employee stock purchase program.

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.