Analyst, Commercial Strategy & Operations
Analyst, Commercial Strategy & Operations
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Job Description
Who We Are
2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005 2K Games is a global video game company publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union HB Studios and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action role-playing strategy casual and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of 2Ks portfolio currently includes several AAA sports and entertainment brands including global powerhouse NBA 2K renowned BioShock Borderlands Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization and XCOM brands; popular WWE 2K and WWE SuperCard franchises TopSpin 2K25 as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR 2K
At 2K we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!
This role is part of the commercial strategy and operations team focused on supporting the Firaxis studio and ultimately driving profitable 2K growth. We partner across the organization through influence and relationships to orchestrate a unified effective and scalable effort. At any given moment we are the supporter leader approver and/or responsible party with other internal and external teams.
What We Need
The Analyst will lead and assist in the development of various in-depth financial forecasts and strategic decision models helping the commercial team chart new ways to drive continued growth while optimizing existing lines of business. The successful candidate must be highly analytical and detail oriented demonstrate expertise in developing and maintaining complex financial models and provide succinct and compelling analyses to inform a wide range of business decisions.
What You Will Do
- Support commercial leads on developing and maintaining holistic sales and player engagement forecasts detailed sales reporting and analysis financial / profitability models and discounts / promotional analysis
- Develop accurate defensible forecasts for an array of business and monetization models (premium free-to-play and more)
- Incorporate managerial and financial accounting principles and best practices into the commercial teams financial analysis and decision making (i.e. revenue contribution margin and profitability analysis revenue recognition/deferrals NPV IRR/CAGR sensitivity analysis etc.)
- Prepare and verify financial data for inclusion in commercial reports and presentations including monthly business reviews and ad hoc business questions and analysis
- Support the commercial team with modeling analyzing and/or managing complex in-game or post-purchase economies (i.e. conversion rates ARPU ARPPU ROI margin analysis revenue growth/cannibalization etc.)
- Contribute to the creation and optimization of key financial dashboards reports and analysis across 2Ks diverse product catalog
Who We Think Will Be a Great Fit
- 3 years of sales forecasting and financial / profitability analysis
- Financial forecasting and scenario modeling experience ideally in video games e-commerce and/or mobile in-app economies
- Ability to successfully navigate a globally dispersed and/or matrixed organization
- Expert level Excel (i.e. Excel functions statistical functions) Tableau Snowflake / SQL as needed to research and build and maintain complex financial models
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financials to team members with a proven track record of working across all levels of the organization and personality types
- Experience using Snowflake / SQL (or ability to learn) to generate data pulls to establish benchmarks and inputs into new financial forecasts and scenarios
- The ability to demonstrate trustworthiness and integrity with how you work with others and in the quality and accuracy of your work
Bonus Points
- Passion for gaming especially Civilization XCOM and other strategy games
As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
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