Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

At Warner Music Group we're all about our people. Our global company is made up of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative individuals. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in each individual's value and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.

It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music – at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart by embracing innovation – an integral part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the most influential forces in culture today.

A little bit about our team:

ADA Worldwide strives to provide independent artist and label partners with access to the resources, relationships and experience required to share their creative vision with a global audience. We honor our diverse history and embrace the future with unwavering passion & ambition. As the independent label arm of Warner Music Group, Senior Financial Analysts are key team members helping ADA achieve their mission through collaborative efforts with the legal, marketing, promotion, label management, corporate and shared services teams.

Why this could be your next big break:

The Senior Financial Analyst will be an integral member of the team, working closely within Finance as well as across departments and business units at Warner Music Group, gaining invaluable exposure to various elements of a music company. Everyone at ADA is given the opportunity to get involved in special projects and will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the ADA business.

Here you'll get to:
• Create & review financial schedules for the monthly reporting package
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Update and maintain revenue and overhead schedules used in the monthly P&L and forecast
• Support Finance and Accounting teams by preparing quarterly deliverables for CFO and Corporate Finance
• Construct schedules (revenue projections, artist summaries, etc.) used in financial models for analysis of new business ventures
• Analyze internal & external partner data to communicate key trends in the distributed music space
• Support internal teams with generation of reporting for outbound 3rd party statements
• Maintain and develop relationships with our roster of distributed artists & labels
• Coordinate with Label Managers, Operations, and Marketing teams to administer, monitor, and review marketing campaigns
• Engage in special projects and assignments

About you:
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• You have 2-4 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
• You have worked with SAP, HFM, Tableau, and have advance knowledge of Excel
• You enjoy working in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• You have a proven track record of financial analysis and strong communication skills

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• A CPA or MBA
• Experience in the media & entertainment industry
• Experience working independently, managing competing priorities and problem solving
• The ability to quickly grasp new concepts and take initiative
• A passion for music

About us:

With its broad and diverse roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics and Warner Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

For more than four decades, WMG has been an industry-leading force in providing a world-class array of services designed to help artists and labels grow their careers and their businesses. Artist & Label Services is the umbrella for WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) – the pioneering WEA distribution and marketing network – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels. As well as consumer brands such as Songkick the live music app, EMP the merchandise e-tailer, and UPROXX the youth culture destination.

Love this job and want to apply?

Click the ''Apply'' link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

Don't be discouraged if you don't hear from us right away. We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.

WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp1kw9-18-116-51-117-42 in your application.