Business Analyst - Minecraft

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Overview At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. We are searching for a Business Analyst to join the Minecraft Business Operations Team and help us shape the future of the Minecraft franchise. The Minecraft Business Operations Team works horizontally across Mojang Studios providing financial discipline, operational partnership, and strategic insight to support the studio’s creative ambition and long‑term growth. As a Business Analyst for Minecraft, you will be responsible for processing and analyzing the financial performance of the Minecraft franchise across PC, Console, Mobile, and new platforms. By ensuring accurate revenue reporting, you will contribute to the success of our internal and external partners, and drive impact through informed decision-making across the franchise. In the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 2+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in gaming, entertainment, or tech.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
• Hands‑on experience with revenue recognition, accruals, and variance analysis
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong financial background and understanding of standard accounting systems, general ledger, and financial statements
• Experience collaborating with royalty, licensing, or partner payout models
• Attention to detail and accuracy along with excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills
• Experience pulling data from multiple internal + external sources and reconciling discrepancies
• Track record of strong collaboration across business and non-business teams
• Ability to translate ambiguous requests and questions into testable hypotheses, conduct relevant analyses, and generate actionable insights from findings
• Project management skills, including ability to align expectations on project deliverables, drive progress toward key milestones, and identify risks and dependencies

Responsibilities

• Reconcile revenue statements from the Minecraft PC , Console and Mobile businesses, spanning financial and user engagement data
• Support monthly close processes by taking ownership of tasks such as crea ting revenue accruals and providing variance analysis , while adhering strictly to GAAP accounting principles
• Consolidate royalty bearing sales data from 3P platforms to provide complete developer and licensor sales data to Microsoft Royalty Care for contract payouts
• Partner with Business Managers to create and maintain revenue budgeting and forecasting files to be used during Long Range Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
• Provide monthly and quarterly analysis of sales trends/performance, including country and platform level insights

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees