Content Planning Analyst (Commercial Planning/Forecasting)

PlayStation Network; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming company in London is seeking a Content Planning Analyst to support their Digital Store revenue forecasting. The ideal candidate will excel in data analysis with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and related tools. Responsibilities include maintaining forecasting models and collaborating with senior leaders on strategic business insights. A strong knowledge of the digital gaming industry is desirable. The role offers various perks including a discretionary bonus and medical insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday per year

On Site Gym

Free soft drinks

Access to cycle garage and showers

Qualifications

• Highly proficient using Excel/PowerPoint/Power BI.
• Experience with modelling in Power BI, SQL, and Python.
• Senior level business partner experience across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain forecasting models for digital content analysis and sales trends.
• Refine forecasting methodologies to enhance accuracy.
• Communicate forecasts, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL

Python

Strong gaming knowledge

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

Overview

Content Planning Analyst (Commercial Planning/Forecasting) – United Kingdom, London

Role Overview: The D2C Sales Planning team is a global group focused on engaging PlayStation gamers with relevant and entertaining content. This area has grown to become a key revenue contributor and continues to evolve with the industry to create new business opportunities. The team drives accountability for business results through data and intelligence, implementing KPI frameworks aligned to goals and accurate forecasting and planning. We are looking for individuals who are motivated by being part of a truly global team, working at the forefront of digital content distribution.

Reporting to the Content Planning Manager, the Content Planning Analyst will be part of a team responsible for planning & forecasting PlayStation’s Digital Store and Content revenue. They will design and execute forecasting models that deliver business recommendations, identify risks/opportunities, and achieve forecast accuracy. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and flexible team player with a strong analytical mind; an excellent communicator who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for running and maintaining forecasting models for key digital content analysis, sales trends, identifying risks and opportunities and supporting decision making.
• Continuously refine forecasting models/methodologies to enhance accuracy and effectiveness
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, collaborating with stakeholders to drive insightful data-informed analysis/conversations
• Execute on critical business analytics requests in partnership with key stakeholders
• Communicate forecasts, findings, recommendations and insights effectively to stakeholders through presentations, reports and meetings
• Understand project requirements, defining KPIs/standard metrics, and recommending long-term plans which align with business needs
• Effective stakeholder management, with the ability to engage, communicate and develop consensus with both internal and external stakeholders
• Continuous improvement of processes/ways of working
• Ad-hoc activities as required
• As the role is global, a flexible approach to working hours to support global business operations

What we are looking for

• Technical: Highly proficient using Excel/PowerPoint/Power BI; experience with Power BI (modelling), SQL, Python
• Strong gaming knowledge/experience within the Digital Gaming industry desirable
• Experience with systems e.g. Anaplan (Desirable)

• Business partnering/Communication
• Senior level business partner experience ideally at board or global level
• Organised self-starter, with the ability to deliver under pressure, and is capable of confidently working alongside the most senior stakeholders across the wider business.
• Familiar with Global/Regional ways of working with an ability to balance/prioritise multiple projects.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Free soft drinks
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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