At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.
We connect people around the globe with stories and interactive experiences by pairing exceptional content with world-class innovation. Our Games offering lets members instantly play a curated collection of fun, approachable games seamlessly included as part of their membership. This is an opportunity to define our emerging Games offering and build something with real impact.
The Games Finance & Strategy (F&S) team develops strategic insights to advance the company’s gaming initiative and is primarily responsible for programming and growth strategy, performance/audience insights, competitive analyses, and metric development. Executives and senior management depend heavily on our team to accurately assess, contextualize, and forecast the business and lead the strategic analysis that is used to inform critical business decisions.
In this role, you will need to be a self-starter, an analytical thought partner with a keen eye for detail, and have proven skills and experiences as a cross-functional partner. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, and embrace ambiguity. You must be an expert communicator who is able to convey complex ideas using both qualitative and quantitative means to effectively work with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
The position is based in our Los Angeles office with a hybrid Tues-Thurs in-office schedule.
Responsibilities
- Prepare quantitative analyses (model building, scenario testing, forecasting) to support portfolio performance tracking and strategy
- Develop strategies to scale the business globally
- Conduct market research and competitive trends analyses and summarize them for a senior executive-level audience
- Shape the design of new performance metrics, support the evolution of existing ones, and maintain the broader valuation ecosystem as Netflix expands its games offering
- Spearhead format and adoption of automation and self-serving analytics tooling in partnership with our Data Science & Engineering team
- Regularly present reports on performance and progress in an easy-to-understand format to senior business leaders
- Collaborate directly with top leaders in the Games organization: identify underlying trends, translate high-level thoughts into actionable strategies with measurable goals, and assist in socializing these strategies and coordinating execution across a diverse set of stakeholders.
- Netflix Games is fast-growing with a flat organizational structure, which means that employees are often asked to perform tasks with a range of difficulties. You must be motivated, disciplined, and able to work effectively autonomously.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience in a highly analytical role, ideally in management consulting, investment banking, or in a strategy & operations-focused role at a top-tier media or technology company.
- Strong passion for games, Netflix IP, or the entertainment industry at large.
- Experience conducting quantitative analyses (including modeling) and qualitative analyses that can drive insights and results.
- Excellent communication/presentation skills with a track record of presenting complex analyses to senior management clearly and concisely.
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently; must thrive in a fast-paced, always-changing environment.
- Highly intellectually curious, has the courage to challenge the status quo, and exhibits the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on coursework of a quantitative nature, preferably Business, Economics, Statistics, or Engineering
- Excellent proficiency with MS Excel / PowerPoint (and ideally their Google Suite counterparts)
- Nice to have: Experience with Tableau, SQL, data.ai/Sensor Tower, AI tools
Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $180,000.00 - $275,000.00.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
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Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
