Business Analyst - Revenue and Sales Analytics

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Cloud Imperium Games is a leading game development company known for its innovative and immersive gaming experiences. We are dedicated to creating high-quality games that captivate and engage players worldwide. Our Austin studio is a dynamic and collaborative environment where creativity and passion thrive. 

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, 1,000+ employees, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole. 

For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5YvgQ2RX_g 

We are looking for a Business Analyst to provide dedicated support to our Sales and Marketing team, focusing on revenue prediction models and monetization metrics. You will develop forecasting models for e-commerce promotions and overall sales performance, delivering actionable insights to the Sales Director. Working collaboratively with our data analytics team, you'll leverage data resources to optimize revenue streams and evaluate promotion effectiveness, while creating visualizations that help stakeholders understand customer behavior and identify opportunities to enhance monetization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Revenue Analytics & Forecasting 

• Revenue Prediction Modeling: Develop and refine monetization metrics and revenue prediction models using historical data and pattern analysis. 

• E-commerce Promotion Forecasting: Build and maintain predictive models for e-commerce promotions, delivering accurate short and long-term forecasts to Directors and Executives. 

• Performance Analysis: Conduct thorough post-promotion analysis to measure effectiveness, identify success factors, and provide insights for future optimization. 

• ROI Assessment: Evaluate promotion performance against forecasts, calculate return on investment, and identify opportunities for improvement. 

Data Management & Visualization 

• Multi-Source Data Analysis: Extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources (internal, Google Analytics, Mail Chimp) using SQL and other tools to support sales decisions and strategy development. 

• Dashboard Development: Create and maintain Tableau and Microsoft Suite visualizations and reports that clearly communicate sales metrics and promotion performance to stakeholders. 

• Quality Assurance: Ensure accuracy and integrity of data outputs, forecast inputs, and daily sales operations reporting. 

Strategic Collaboration 

• Insight Development: Transform analytical findings into actionable recommendations for the Sales Director and senior leadership, combining qualitative and quantitative insights. 

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders to understand business objectives and translate them into measurable KPIs and analytical frameworks. 

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to automate reporting processes and enhance analytical methodologies. 

• Cross-functional Support: Collaborate with the Data Solutions team to maintain data quality and with the Player Behavior and Marketing Analyst to connect marketing with purchase behavior. 

• Process Improvement: Monitor key sales metrics to proactively identify trends, opportunities, and potential challenges; identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and enhance analytical methodologies 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree or accreditation in a quantitative field (Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Business Intelligence, Management Information Technology, or relevant field), or equivalent 

• 2-4+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or similar role. Marketing or Business fields a plus 

• Strong proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Suite; experience with Python and Google Analytics a plus 

• Experience with data visualization tools, particularly Tableau 

• Demonstrated experience with forecasting methodologies and performance analysis 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amounts of data 

• Experience analyzing e-commerce data and promotion effectiveness preferred 

• Excellent communication skills to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams 

• Gaming industry experience or understanding of digital goods monetization is a plus 

CIG Diversity Statement 

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special. 

Fraud Statement 

We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment 

If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info@cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!