Strategic Planning & Forecasting Analyst (12‑Month Contract)

PlayStation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming entertainment company is looking for a commercially minded analyst to join their Commercial Finance team in London. This role focuses on developing innovative forecasting approaches and requires strong analytical skills, with 5+ years of experience in digital entertainment. Responsibilities include financial modelling and providing insights to shape future strategies. The position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits, including private medical insurance and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Hybrid Working

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Scheme

25 days holiday per year

On Site Gym

Subsidised Café

Free soft drinks

On site bar

Access to cycle garage and showers

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a digital entertainment space, in a forecasting and/or analytics function.
• Strong technical proficiencies with Excel and visualization tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across different teams and levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead on baseline forecasting and deliver detailed quarterly plans.
• Support financial modelling and pricing analysis.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Forecasting and analytics

Data modelling

Communication skills

Project management

Technical proficiency in Excel

Tools

SQL

Python/R

Tableau

Domo

Job description

A leading gaming entertainment company is looking for a commercially minded analyst to join their Commercial Finance team in London. This role focuses on developing innovative forecasting approaches and requires strong analytical skills, with 5+ years of experience in digital entertainment. Responsibilities include financial modelling and providing insights to shape future strategies. The position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits, including private medical insurance and a discretionary bonus.