Business Analyst

At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play.

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

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.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Business Analyst. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure accurate and timely reporting and management of royalty statements and monitor financial obligations of worldwide partners.

The successful candidate will bring technical expertise to ensure data quality and accuracy. They will be responsible for validating, managing, and maintaining accurate records of royalty data in Excel, SQL, and Power BI, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to invoice and track payment of royalties.

In addition, this person will project manage the on-boarding and maintenance of our new royalty management platform.

In the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals.

Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Acquire data, develop, and maintain databases / data collection systems.
• Monitor performance and quality control to identify efficiencies and improvements.
• Take ownership of managing a seamless transition and onboarding process to migrate external partners onto a new royalty management platform;

requires direct communication and developing relationships with external partners.

• Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, uncover areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions.
• Effectively communicate your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
• Monitor and maintain accurate financial records and status of partners to facilitate effective financial management, invoicing, and reporting.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Finance or related field
• OR equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in business analysis or a related field
• Solid knowledge of and experience with databases (SQL), dashboards (Power BI); adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and competency in MS Word and Outlook
• Proficient analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly self-motivated and driven, and a proactive problem-solver
• Well planning, organizational, and time management skills
• A track record of following through on commitments.

Business Program Management IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $66,900 - $119,800 per year.

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $89,600 - $134,400 per year.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 12, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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