Senior Business Analyst - Infrastructure Cost Management

Job summary

You will manage cloud and SaaS cost forecasting, allocation, and reporting while collaborating with finance and technical teams. Additionally, you will use SQL and Python to automate workflows and communicate complex technical data to leadership to inform business decisions.

Job details

GENERAL INFORMATION Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Role ID 215993 Worker Type Regular Employee Studio/Department CT - Infrastructure & Platform Work Model Hybrid DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS 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.

What you’ll do

You will manage cloud and SaaS cost forecasting, allocation, and reporting while collaborating with finance and technical teams. Additionally, you will use SQL and Python to automate workflows and communicate complex technical data to leadership to inform business decisions.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in an analytical role such as business analysis or finance. Proficiency in SQL and Python is required, along with familiarity with cloud infrastructure costs and FinOps frameworks.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick time
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid parental leave
• Extended health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Bonus programs

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• SQL
• Python
• Business analysis
• Financial analysis
• Data analysis
• Infrastructure cost management
• Cloud platforms
• FinOps
• Project management
• Automation
• Data quality validation
• Cost forecasting
• Chargeback reporting
• Analytics engineering
• Scripting
• Project Scoping
• Workflow Management
• Curiosity
• Time Off Management
• Resilience
• Cloud Financial Management (FinOps)
• Adaptability
• Amazon Web Services
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Azure
• Cost Management
• Business Analysis
• IT Capacity Management
• Chargeback
• Software As A Service (SaaS)
• Contingency Planning
• Creativity
• Data Quality
• Finance
• Forecasting
• Leadership
• Python (Programming Language)
• Live Connect (Windows)
• Project Management
• Product Engineering
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Timelines
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Software
• Management & Leadership
• Infrastructure Business Analyst
• Business Analyst (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Management Analysts