Senior Analyst, Finance

Job Description

Job Description:

At Warner Music Group, we' re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we know that e ach talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses :
• Music is Everything: Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force.
• Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere.
• Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest imagination. We use both to create the future.
• E mpowered by P eople: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career .

W e remain committed to Diversity, Equity , and Inclusion . We k now it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Job Title: Senior Analyst, Finance

A little bit about our team:

Arts Music consists of labels and artists specialized in classical, jazz, and children's music, as well as musical theatre and film scores , found within the Rhino & Global Catalog division of Warner Music Group . The Senior Financial Analyst will be a key member of the Arts Music Finance team , serving as the lead point of contact for month-end close, forecasting , and project reporting . T he analyst will help Arts Music achieve its mission through collaborat ive efforts with the marketing and operations team s to make a meaningful impact on the Arts Music business.

Your role :

The Senior Analyst, Finance will be an integral member of the team, work ing across Arts Music and WMG divisions to ensure the success of Arts Music and its distributed projects . You will gain invaluable experience working on strategic financial objectives targeting future growth with exposure to both an expanding Kids music catalog and a repertoire of Broadway cast recordings.

Here you'll get to:
• You will assist the Sr. Director, Finance with close related activities, such as journal entry preparation and review, financial analysis, and other month-end deliverables .
• You will update and maintain revenue and overhead schedules used in the monthly P&L and forecast .
• You will support the Arts Music executive team with review of actual results, variance analysis, and revenue performance.
• You will oversee all financial matters for Arts Music, including financial analyses, A&R and marketing activities, budgeting, and forecast ing .
• You will directly manage the distribution and royalty statement review process, including coordinating with Center
of Excellence leadership, tracking timelines and deliverable status, regularly assessing high priority statements, and other related activities .
• You will support Finance and Accounting teams with monthly and quarterly deliverables for Corporate Finance, including A&R cash forecasts, advance schedules, etc.
• You will oversee the PO and i nvoicing process in conjunction with the A&R and Marketing teams.
• You will c ontinuously analyze , develop, and implement process improvements for individual and team functions, as required.
• You will p articipate in special projects, as required.

About you :
• Y ou have a Bachelor's degree in a Finance/Accounting .
• You have 2-3 years' relevant working experience.
• You possess strong analytical and time management skills with the ability to think critically while juggling competing priorities.
• You are a self-starter who can identify and recommend process improvements.
• You are highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and are a quick learner
of new IT systems.

We'd love it if you also had :
• Music or entertainment industry experience
• Experience with SAP
• A love of Broadway and a desire to work in a highly creative environment

Together, w e are Warner Music Group: Music With Vision & Voice.

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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.

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