Business Analyst 3

Aston Carter; Kirkland (WA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a skilled Business Analyst 3 for a fully remote role focused on providing critical support for Xbox Game Pass planning and strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of financial analysis experience, strong Excel skills, and a passion for data-driven insights to improve subscription service performance.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis or a relevant field.
• Strong proficiency in Excel with advanced modeling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support business analysis through month-end actualization.
• Provide variance to forecast analysis across business metrics.
• Document business processes and deliverables.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a relevant field

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Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our dynamic team, providing critical support for Xbox Game Pass planning and strategy. This role involves business analysis, performance metrics evaluation, and variance analysis to support our gaming subscription service.

Responsibilities

• Support business analysis through month-end actualization and roll-forward of files.
• Refresh and update monthly key reports, scorecards, and slides in collaboration with the team.
• Provide variance to forecast analysis across all business metrics, including SKU, platform, publisher, and title-level.
• Support ad-hoc analyses and deliverables as requested, providing data and insights across the broader team.
• Document business processes and deliverables.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis or a relevant field.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced modeling and significant experience with data modeling and forecasting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with very strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a relevant field.
• Preferred experience in gaming, though not required.

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote, with candidates preferred in PST or MST zones. The work week consists of Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with no overtime expected.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be specific to elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. We specialize in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and administrative professions. We leverage our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Aston Carter serves many Fortune 500 companies. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting

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