Business Analyst - Entertainment

FULLY REMOTE Contract Opportunity based in Seattle, WA.

Pay: $50-$55 Hourly MAX (NO EXCEPTIONS)

• Sorry, this is NOT a C2C (Corp to Corp) OR Sponsored Job Opportunity**
  
  

Job Description

Game Pass is a subscription service that gives members access to more than a hundred games on consoles, Windows PCs, or both. The service offers a mix of classic titles dating back to the original, along with new releases. Games rotate in and out of the library on a regular basis.

The team is looking for a Business/Financial Analyst to assist with their FY25 deliverables.

This Includes The Following

• Business modeling
• Managing data sets
• Build forecast for Game Pass (quarterly & annually)
• Drawing insights
• Tracking actuals v expected (how many hours they need, revenue targets, subscriptions)
• FY planning
• Drivers variance
• Tracking initiatives (enhanced subscriptions / growth on PC or Console)
• Working with stakeholders on next years targets
• Monitoring scorecards
  
  

MUST HAVE Skills

• 5+ Years of Business & Financial Analyst experience
• Data modeling
• Advanced Excel
  
  

Ideal Candidates will come from a background with Subscriptions, Entertainment, Gaming, and Mobile experience. Previous experience working for entertainment companies such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quarterly forecasting cycle; manage analysis and reporting of forecast vs. actuals and identifying key drivers; update key
• reports, scorecards, and slides in collaboration with GDP, Subscription, and Finance teams.
• Analyze large datasets to generate insights on business performance; develop and maintain Excel models to support business decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with broader team for ad-hoc analyses; provide data and insights as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
  
  

Typical Task Breakdown

• 80% business analysis
• 20% project management
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience
• Advanced Excel skills are a MUST (V look ups, index matches, pivot tables (not big on macros in context of broader team) if they know how to build basic dashboards in Excel)
• Tableau or Power BI – used for extracting data, not building out dashboards
• Subscription or Gaming experience is a preferred
• Corporate finance experience required
• Sorry, this is NOT a C2C (Corp to Corp) OR Sponsored Job Opportunity**
  
  

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  
  

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.