Role title: Commercial Analyst
Work: Hybrid / Manchester (4 days per month in the office)
Please only apply if you are based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK (we cannot accept other applications)
Team17 Digital is a leading, independent video games label and creative partner for developers from all over the world. Our mission is: delivering pioneering indie games that players around the world will love for a lifetime.
At our core, we develop and publish games to bring quality gaming experiences to players across multiple platforms. We focus on premium, rather than free-to-play games, and we’ve a portfolio of over 100 games, including iconic titles such as Worms, Overcooked, Hell Let Loose and Dredge. The games we publish top the charts on most gaming platforms and we have won many awards from BAFTAs to Golden Joysticks, as well as winning Publisher of the Year at the recent esteemed Develop Star Awards.
Our company is the largest and longest-standing entity within Team17 Group Plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM market) and includes our sister companies StoryToys and Astragon.
What You Will Be Doing
- Powering the Business Intelligence team by designing and enhancing data models to help guide business-critical decisions in the fast-paced world of gaming, with a focus on key areas such as new product launches, pricing & sales forecasting
- Uncovering trends, patterns, and hidden opportunities within large datasets to help us stay ahead in the competitive gaming landscape.
- Optimizing and refining our forecasting models to make sure we’re always one step ahead in predicting sales and revenue patterns.
- Building robust data solutions that help cross-functional teams (like marketing, sales, and development) make data-driven decisions aligned with our players' behaviours and our business goals.
- Partnering closely with teams across sales, finance, and marketing to gather insights and provide clear, actionable recommendations that keep our business moving forward.
Your Day-To-Day
- Crafting complex, game-focused data models in Excel and performing advanced analytics that directly impact our commercial strategy.
- Collaborating with Business Intelligence and cross-functional teams to create dynamic Power BI dashboards and reports that bring commercial data to life, delivering real-time insights tailored to stakeholder needs across the gaming industry.
- Delivering regular performance forecasts for game titles, identifying gaps, and offering strategies to enhance accuracy and drive success in our revenue streams.
- Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders with clear, accessible storytelling, translating complex data into game-changing insights.
- Staying adaptable and prioritizing multiple projects, responding to changing needs in the ever-evolving gaming industry, from new game launches to evolving player trends.
What You’ll Need
- Data Analysis: A knack for diving deep into datasets, uncovering key insights, and providing recommendations that help shape both gameplay and business success.
- Numerical Proficiency: Strong mathematical and statistical skills for quantitative analysis; able to interpret numbers that impact everything from in-game purchases to player engagement.
- Gaming-Savvy Business Acumen: A strong understanding of KPIs, commercial metrics, and how player behaviour translates to revenue, profit margins, and overall game performance.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in the likes of Power BI, Tableau, and PowerPoint to create visually compelling dashboards and presentations that tell a story; able to confidently deliver insights to inspire both technical and non-technical stakeholders, from game developers to senior executives.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel expertise, a foundational understanding of Python (or eagerness to learn), and at least three years of experience building complex models in a fast-paced industry.
Recruitment Process
- Initial Screening Interview: Conducted by Talent Acquisition to assess basic qualifications and overall suitability for the role.
- Phase 1 – Competency Interview: A 30-minute Teams interview with the Senior Commercial Analyst (Hiring Manager) and Senior Reporting Analyst. This stage focuses on evaluating role-specific competencies and assessing alignment with the Business Intelligence team’s culture.
- Phase 2 – Task-Based Interview: A 45-minute Teams interview, including a presentation. The candidate will receive raw sales data in advance and will be asked to create and deliver a presentation, showcasing their analytical and presentation skills to key stakeholders from Business Intelligence, Sales, and Finance.
What's In It For You?
- Annual Bonus, pension matched up to 8%, car allowance, Share Save Scheme and £1000 of shares for all Teamsters!
- Dedicated learning time - In addition to organised learning and conferences, you will have 6 days per year for self-directed learning.
- Vitality private medical insurance including cover for pre-existing conditions and discounted BUPA Dental along with structured internal support for mental wellbeing.
- We offer hybrid working from home or one of our three offices.
- Game Console loans of up to £500, game keys, access to our annual Team17 Fest, free use of pool tables, office gaming competitions. Oh, and look out for a range of treats sent to your home throughout the year celebrating Life at Team17 and our successes!
Find out more about us
Check out our Careers portal, where you can take VR compatible tours of our offices and meet our teams: Team17 Your World
Join our Team17 Careers Discord channel, find out more about our work communities and access interview support: Discord
Team17 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in! Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business.
We can provide suitable adjustments for you during our recruitment processes from audio support to extra time on assessments. Should you require adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Team17, please let us know in the notes section of your application and be reassured that this will not affect your application.
