Financial Analyst

Job Description

As an Analyst, you will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team, based in New York. You will be responsible for assisting the department in performing financial budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis functions integral to supporting the business operations of Columbia Records Group.
• Update financial reporting models in a timely manner during the month-end close process, including the maintenance of related Excel financial models
• Support the monthly analysis of Talent expense
• Review actual performance relative to budget/forecast. Conduct SAP general ledger activity research in analyzing account balance and transaction detail and preparing journal entries as needed.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and management of daily reporting, analytics, and dashboards that provide actionable insights into the business
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reporting and presentations that highlight performance versus forecast/business plan for the department and senior executive personnel
• Develop and maintain queries to retrieve financial data from proprietary label financial systems (SAP, IP, SAMIS, and Soundscan). And maintain reports and datasets for revenue and marketing expense analysis.
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support the needs of the business

Who you are:
• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Generally, a minimum 1-2 years of business experience in accounting or financial analysis role
• Ideal candidate may be a CPA or working towards certification or interested in pursuing an MBA in the future
• A multi-tasker with an entrepreneurial mindset; that is personable, dependable, and a team player
• Strong interest in the music industry and desire to learn about the business is a very strong plus

What we give you:
• An opportunity to fuel the creative journey on a global stage
• A modern, diverse and innovative work environment, with offices that include collaboration areas, cafeterias, event spaces, and more
• An investment in your learning & development
• A comprehensive and attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits (like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets), mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully-paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully-paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
• Winter recess (Christmas through New Year's)

This position requires that the job candidate be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please note that an applicant will be considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose vaccine series (Pfizer or Moderna), or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine). The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccine status or any indication of a possible request for an accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5ebp3-18-221-197-132-42 in your application.