Business & Product Analyst

Position


Within the Business Intelligence team, the Business & Product Analyst provides analysis and tools to the Production, Business Development and Marketing Teams, as well as other members of the Business Intelligence, Finance teams, and Management.

Under the supervision of the current Business & Product Analyst and supporting him in his missions, the Business & Product Analyst contributes to the evaluation of the quality and profitability of our portfolio of products.



Your main responsibilities include (non-exhaustive list):



Data Analysis:

Collect, clean, and analyze data related to sales, product performance, player testing and key performance indicators ? both on existing Bandai Namco titles and future opportunities
Work closely with the DataLab team and the Consumer Insight Manager to find the relevant dataset and/or for support.
Update and improve the current tools used to predict sales and trends in the video game industry
Prepare reports and dashboards to visualize trends and outcomes
Support the Data & Business Analyst in providing quarterly forecasts to the Finance team


Sales estimations / Forecasting:

Assist the Business & Product Analyst in establishing sales forecasts for new and existing products using historical data and predictive models
Providing regular forecasts throughout the different phases of production
Deep and regular collaboration with all Bandai Namco's subsidiaries and HQ
Implication in the different decisional committees


Project Support:

Participate in project management related to product improvements and strategic initiatives (game testing, product presentation)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of recommendations


Requirements


Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (Business Management, Computer Science, Economics, etc.).
Any courses/certification in Data analysis is a plus
Previous experience in data analysis or a similar role (including internships)
Understanding of entertainment (ideally video game) processes
Previous experience in an international environment is essential
Fluency in English is mandatory (French is a strong plus)
Unmatched passion for data, gleaning insights from data, and making decisions based on data
Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel (including VBA, Pivot Table, modelling techniques, forecast, selling curve)
Strong software skills including data visualization tools: Power BI (preferred), DAX language, Tableau software, Looker, Qlik
Skilled in Python, R, SQL and Power Query
Ability to work in a team and collaborate with different stakeholders
Knowledge of business processes and product management
Ability to present information in simple terms and synthetize data from various source
Curiosity and proactivity
Problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
An interest in the entertainment industry is a plus