Business Analyst 2

Business Analyst 2

Job Business Analyst 2 Candidate Location Requirements : Hybrid (Tues-Thurs in Office) Location Puget Sound area

Responsibilities

• Acquire data, develop, and maintain Excel based databases / data collection systems.
• Monitor performance and quality control to identify efficiencies and improvements.
• Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, uncover areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions
• Effectively communicate insights and plans within the Business Team
• Monitor and maintain accurate financial records and status of partners to facilitate effective financial management, invoicing, and reporting

Qualifications / Skills

Crucial Projects / Areas of Need

Typical Day in the Role

Purpose of the Team : Making sure that from a gaming side at Mojang that we are paying all our Minecraft partners correctly and that we are receiving all of our retail's orders correctly.

Key projects : There is a whole royalty tracker that this role is responsible for, it is not necessarily a single project that the vendor will be working on.

Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm : 50% independent work where they are going through receiving statements for an actual revenue or our unit sales and our right revenue statements that were receiving from our Sony Nintendo Partners. And the other 30% we will be updating various documents to make sure that we are processing our royalties due from Disney or Universal. 20% meeting with the business analytics specialist, she will be responsible for training them.

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition

What makes this role interesting? You are working on not only the largest game at Xbox, but Minecraft is at this point the number one selling game in the history of video games. Unique Selling Points : We are across many different platforms, and we work with variety of licenses and licensors, this person will have the opportunity to work on a business that is probably one of the most interesting and complex business we have in gaming. Also, the business is being uses to figure out how to approach a multi-platform strategy, which is really important now that we have Activision Blizzard King joining the fold at Xbox.

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience Required : 2-4 years of experience.

Degrees or certifications required : A bachelor's in business management, finance or accounting.

Disqualifiers : If they have never work in a role with royalty reporting, it will be a concern but not necessary a deal breaker.

Best vs. Average

Someone that has a strong baseline understanding of business and finance. And that have spent 2-4 years in business operations and finance in the entertainment company.

Performance Indicators

Performance will be assessed based on Quality of work and deadlines.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

Hard Skills Assessments

Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled : ASAP.

Hard Skills Assessment Process : The assessment process will include questions.

Required Candidate Preparation : Candidates should not have to prepare prior to the assessment.

At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It's the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence.

We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community.

Mojang is looking for a Financial and Business Analyst to support the Minecraft Business Team and help us shape the future of the Minecraft franchise. As a Business Analyst for the Minecraft Business Team, you will be responsible for processing and analyzing the financial performance of the Minecraft franchise across Console, Mobile, PC, and new platforms. By ensuring accurate revenue reporting, you will contribute to the success of our internal and external partners, and drive impact through informed decision-making across the franchise.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications