Japanese speaking Senior Business Analyst

Centre People; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established interactive entertainment company in West London is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to enhance their analytic capabilities. Responsibilities include conducting market analyses, presenting insights for strategic planning, and collaborating with international teams. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience, excellent analytical skills, and fluency in Japanese, alongside tools like Excel and Power BI. The role offers a salary between £50k and £60k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or corporate planning.
• Strong understanding of pricing strategies and business performance analysis.
• Experience collaborating across regions or international offices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality business analysis within Corporate Planning.
• Conduct detailed analyses of market trends and product features.
• Prepare and deliver analytical reports for senior management.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in data visualisation tools

Experience in business or financial analysis

Fluency in Japanese

Experience in the entertainment/gaming industry

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Statistics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Japanese speaking Senior Business Analyst

Ref: WL46953

Overview

An established interactive entertainment company based in West London is currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst. You will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Planning team in strengthening the company's analytical capabilities, with a focus on developing expertise in pricing, geography, demographics, and product features across the game portfolio. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, proficiency in data visualisation, and experience in business or financial analysis, particularly within the Entertainment/gaming industry. Fluency in Japanese is essential.

Sector

Sector Research/Marketing/Analysis

Type

Full-time, Permanent

Location

London

Salary (Annual)

Negotiable / Neg

Start Date

ASAP

Work Hours

9:00-17:30 Monday to Friday

Visa Eligibility

• (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
• (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, working holiday, Graduate, Freelance

Work Type

West London (Office based / Possibly hybrid)

VISA SUPPORT

TBC

Salary

£50-60k depending on experience

Senior Business Analyst Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality business analysis within Corporate Planning, contributing to key strategic and financial initiatives
• Conduct detailed analyses of market trends, pricing strategies, demographics, geographic performance, and product features
• Provide actionable insights to support strategic, commercial, and financial planning
• Develop and maintain analytical frameworks to evaluate business performance and identify growth opportunities
• Ensure high accuracy and consistency in data interpretation and presentation
• Prepare and deliver regular analytical reports, dashboards, and performance reviews for senior management
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics across regions and products
• Conduct variance analysis and evaluate trends to support planning, forecasting, and performance reviews
• Support the preparation of strategic and financial presentations for management meetings
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to integrate analytical findings into strategic initiatives
• Provide analytical support for pricing decisions, product launches, and regional market strategies
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of forecasting and planning tools
• Support cross-functional projects requiring detailed data analysis and scenario modelling
• Act as the principal liaison between the European Corporate Planning team and the Japanese headquarters
• Ensure alignment of analysis and reporting standards across regions
• Facilitate smooth communication and collaboration between European and Japanese teams to support unified business strategies
• Provide clear and concise updates to senior management on ongoing analytical work and insights

Senior Business Analyst Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or corporate planning, ideally within the gaming or entertainment industry
• Strong understanding of pricing strategies, market research, and business performance analysis
• High level of proficiency in analytical and visualisation tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and financial modelling techniques
• Solid grasp of data interpretation, forecasting, and scenario analysis
• Experience collaborating across regions or international offices; familiarity with Japanese business culture a distinct advantage
• Experienced in preparing management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior stakeholders
• Degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline (Master's or professional qualification advantageous)
• Video games industry knowledge and interest in market and product dynamics
• Business level fluency in both English and Japanese

All applicants for the Senior Business Analyst must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.