Franchise Business Planning Manager - Minecraft

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Finance • $115,000 PA - $219,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Franchise Business Planning Manager at Mojang Studios will develop and execute comprehensive business plans for the Minecraft franchise, aligning with long-term goals. This role involves overseeing financial processes (Monthly Close, Quarterly Forecast, Annual Budget, Long-Range Planning), creating data-driven revenue growth strategies, collaborating across teams (Acquisition, Post-Sale Monetization, Resource Management), and managing multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will synthesize financial results into compelling narratives supporting franchise success. Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills are essential, along with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling, and analysis.
Must have:
  • Oversee financial processes (budget, forecast, etc.)
  • Data-driven recommendations for business optimization
  • Collaboration across business teams
  • Bachelor's degree in related field & 6+ years experience
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling
Good to have:
  • Master's degree
  • Experience in gaming industry

Job Details

Overview

At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play.

 

Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence.

 

We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community.

 

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Franchise Business Planning Manager to join our team and drive the growth and success of our franchise. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of one of gaming’s most iconic franchises. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive business plans that align with our long-term vision and goals. They will oversee various financial processes, ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysis. Additionally, this role requires close collaboration across different teams to ensure efficient execution of initiatives. The Franchise Business Planning Manager will synthesize financial results, milestones, risks, and opportunities into compelling narratives that support the franchise's continued success.

 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

 

In the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance or related field AND 6+ years work experience in program management, process management, process improvement
    • OR equivalent experience
  • 6+ years overseeing and managing the Rhythm of Business financial processes 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in analytical thinking, along with communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated experience in Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling, and financial analysis
  • Creative thinker, proactive problem solver, and team player with a passion for gaming and the Minecraft franchise

Business Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $115,000 - $200,300 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $146,200 - $219,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 09, 2025.

 

 

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Responsibilities

  • Financial Management: Oversee and manage the Rhythm of Business financial processes, including Monthly Close, Quarterly Forecast, Annual Budget, and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes. This includes consolidation, insights, and storytelling across the franchise in addition to P&L reporting.
  • Data-driven Revenue Growth: Create data-driven recommendations to optimize business performance in the short term and develop strategies to drive growth.
  • Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across the business team, including Acquisition,
  • Post-Sale Monetization, and Resource Management, to ensure efficient execution of business initiatives. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support franchise objectives.
  • Deadline Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously and be confident with context switching
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