Forecast and Strategic Planning Analyst (Finance)
Nintendo of America Inc.
About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo's iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.
Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https://www.nintendo.com/ .
Team/Job Summary: Within NOA's Business Analytics & Planning (BAP) department, this role prepares and analyzes sales forecasts, sales reports, and presentations, including analysis of variances vs budget forecasts. It also supports periodic sales revenue target setting and forecasting and may conduct research to estimate market demand. This job also collaborates with sales, IT and finance to develop, create and maintain reporting requirements and ensure that the revenue recognition and forecasting systems provide accurate and timely data. In summary, this role aggregates multiple data sources to develop forecasts, communicates insights, and make recommendations to support various internal and external partners.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Aggregates, cleans, and generates insights from various trends and data streams that inform relevant and timely forecasting information for future demand and product needs.
- Provides research and support on the forecasting of historical, projected, and current customer, inventory, and sales trends.
- Generates regular and ad-hoc reporting for various internal and external partners.
- Promotes continuous improvement of forecasting processes and procedures to provide accurate and timely data.
- Collaborates with cross-functional groups to provide valuable insights that lead to improved outcomes for both.
