The Finance organization at EA is modernizing how data is governed, integrated, and trusted to enable faster, smarter decisions across all Finance functions. As part of this transformation, the Finance Data Governance team ensures that Finance data is accurate, consistent, and discoverable enterprise-wide.

We are seeking a Data Steward to support Finance’s data governance operations through cataloging, lineage documentation, and policy enforcement. This role ensures that Finance’s Gold tables, shared dimensions, and measures are well-defined, well-maintained, and compliant with governance standards.

The Data Steward will partner with the Finance Data Governance Manager, Finance Technology, and Data & Insights teams to maintain metadata, improve data quality, and strengthen stewardship practices across Finance systems and datasets

Responsibilities & Outcomes

Data Catalog & Lineage

Maintain and update the Finance data catalog to ensure all assets include accurate metadata, ownership, and classification.
Document and maintain end-to-end data lineage across core Finance systems and reporting layers.
Support glossary management by validating definitions, KPIs, and standard terms for key Finance entities such as Chart of Accounts, Department, Project, Version, and Scenario.
Assist in maintaining data classifications and ensuring data is labeled and governed appropriately.

Governance & Quality

Support the implementation of Finance data governance policies, including data quality monitoring, issue tracking, and SLA adherence.
Participate in change control processes for schema, data contract, and metric updates.
Monitor data quality metrics and collaborate with data owners and engineers to investigate and resolve issues.
Ensure metadata, lineage, and governance documentation are current, accurate, and aligned with policy standards.

Collaboration & Enablement

Partner with the Finance Data Governance Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent governance practices across the Finance data landscape.
Provide support to Finance teams through catalog onboarding, training, and guidance on data governance standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement of governance processes, documentation templates, and stewardship playbooks.

Required Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in data management, data governance, or metadata stewardship roles.
Strong understanding of data lineage, data quality, metadata management, and governance concepts.
Familiarity with Finance data structures such as Chart of Accounts, entities, and planning data.
Proficiency in Excel, SQL, or BI tools for metadata validation and data analysis.
Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and organizational skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills across business and technical partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Finance, Analytics, or Data Governance functions in a large enterprise.
Understanding of data classification, sensitivity, and access control practices.
Exposure to data architecture, modeling, or reporting processes.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or related field, or a combination of education and relevant experience

About Electronic Arts

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