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Microsoft Hiring for Business Manager Job at Atherstone, England Full Time

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OVERVIEW
Rare is a one-of-a-kind game studio where we create the kind of games the world doesn’t have, games that are uniquely Rare! Working here offers opportunities unlike anywhere else. You’ll be providing players with unforgettable shared experiences in games loved by millions worldwide. Our pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, launched in 2018, is still going strong – and alongside that we’re busy creating our next magical world, Everwild, announced in 2019 to a global audience.
We strive to make Rare an amazing place to work, embracing a culture of respect and building a supportive environment for our developers. Our custom-built Twycross studio is situated in the beautiful English countryside, surrounded by woodland and wildlife, with plenty of room for us to grow. Studio benefits are catered to making life easier for staff, including flexible working, a bonus scheme, an industry-leading pension package, private healthcare, mental health initiatives and free events for employees and their families.
By joining Rare, you’ll be joining one of the finest studios in the industry with support from the wider Xbox Game Studios network. We’re always on the lookout for exceptional people who can bring their expertise and unique thinking to help make our team even stronger!
The Business Manager role is a key function in a busy and growing studio like Rare. It facilitates the running of Rare and feeds in to enabling our strategy and execution. The role adds value to what we do and the game we make. It’s a great opportunity for someone to support a busy game studio who make games the world doesn’t have!
You are likely analytical, have an interest in business strategy and the bigger picture whilst being comfortable diving into the detail. The focus of the role will be on process, data and financial performance but being able to balance this with agility in order to problem solve for our Studio team.
It’s crucial you are ambitious, self-motivated with a learn it all outlook and ambition to facilitate results for the greater good! This role relies on being a strong collaborator, having a drive to help other individuals and teams within Rare and the wider MS Studios team.


Responsibilities

  • Partnering with Studio Development teams, Finance, Legal, Biz Dev and HR Partner, facilitating studio operations and compliance
  • Studio Opex forecasting
  • Product performance and revenue forecasting
  • Business analysis on market and product performance, identifying opportunities.
  • Managing relationship and agreements with external licensor and partner teams
  • Being a point of contact for questions on studio and MS business process


Qualifications

Experience or qualifications in finance, accounting, business administration is beneficial but not necessary.
A strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis will all be useful for this role.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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