Warner Music Group
Job Title: Sr. Analyst, Financial
Overview
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 turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity, Collaboration, and Commitment. WMG is committed to creating a work environment that values, appreciates, and respects everyone, and we encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Warner Music Group’s Center of Excellence for Shared Services supports the financial, legal, and administrative functions for U.S. record labels, publishing, and artist & label services divisions. The Nashville center embodies the company’s entrepreneurial spirit and offers cross-functional development opportunities. What you’ll get to do
Prepare, analyze, review, and distribute participation profit share and distribution statements according to contractual agreements Compile, analyze and review transactional data to support statement reporting Interpret and summarize artist and label contracts, create related statements and financial schedules, and provide data for deal models and analysis Apply financial accounting skills: review profitability analysis, identify variances and trends, build commentary for financial statements, perform reconciliations, update cash forecasts and budgets, investigate audit issues and claims, and participate in the close process (accruals, true-ups, transfers, reclassifications, recoupments, P&L and merch liabilities, and journal entries) Follow department financial controls and policies, communicate deficiencies to management Maintain vendor master data, input, code, and coordinate payments Build and maintain strong working relationships across the company, respond to requests from internal and external partners Communicate status and raise issues to your manager, lead work by department deadlines and service levels Learn WMG operational and accounting systems and develop expertise in participations accounting and operations Contribute ideas to process transformation, innovation, and improvement of team operations Support peers, help supervise the team, and demonstrate standard methodologies Represent and contribute to the culture of the Participations group About you
BA/BS degree required, preferably in accounting or finance related fields 3-5 years of experience in a related capacity Financial statement preparation background Sophisticated proficiency with MS Excel, working with large data sets and complex calculations Strong problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail Effective communication skills, able to work cross-functionally with internal and external partners Ability to lead multiple priorities, complete tasks with accuracy and deliver under pressure Ability to understand sophisticated information quickly and communicate it clearly Nice to have
Highly efficient, resilient, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Developing expertise in business terms, including legal agreements and contractual interpretations, to analyze trends and explain data Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to transform processes Entertainment, Media, or Music Industry experience in Participations/Royalties or similar roles Experience working remotely in a Shared Services environment Technical experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analysis for Office, BI, and SharePoint How to apply
Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import your profile information, with the option to upload a resume and cover letter. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re reviewing resumes to find the best people for WMG. We love it here at WMG and think you will, too. LI-Hybrid and LI-Remote Equal Opportunity Employer
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000 Annually. Salary ranges are included where required by law. The actual base pay depends on experience, business needs, and other factors. The pay range is subject to change at any time.
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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 turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity, Collaboration, and Commitment. WMG is committed to creating a work environment that values, appreciates, and respects everyone, and we encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Warner Music Group’s Center of Excellence for Shared Services supports the financial, legal, and administrative functions for U.S. record labels, publishing, and artist & label services divisions. The Nashville center embodies the company’s entrepreneurial spirit and offers cross-functional development opportunities. What you’ll get to do
Prepare, analyze, review, and distribute participation profit share and distribution statements according to contractual agreements Compile, analyze and review transactional data to support statement reporting Interpret and summarize artist and label contracts, create related statements and financial schedules, and provide data for deal models and analysis Apply financial accounting skills: review profitability analysis, identify variances and trends, build commentary for financial statements, perform reconciliations, update cash forecasts and budgets, investigate audit issues and claims, and participate in the close process (accruals, true-ups, transfers, reclassifications, recoupments, P&L and merch liabilities, and journal entries) Follow department financial controls and policies, communicate deficiencies to management Maintain vendor master data, input, code, and coordinate payments Build and maintain strong working relationships across the company, respond to requests from internal and external partners Communicate status and raise issues to your manager, lead work by department deadlines and service levels Learn WMG operational and accounting systems and develop expertise in participations accounting and operations Contribute ideas to process transformation, innovation, and improvement of team operations Support peers, help supervise the team, and demonstrate standard methodologies Represent and contribute to the culture of the Participations group About you
BA/BS degree required, preferably in accounting or finance related fields 3-5 years of experience in a related capacity Financial statement preparation background Sophisticated proficiency with MS Excel, working with large data sets and complex calculations Strong problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail Effective communication skills, able to work cross-functionally with internal and external partners Ability to lead multiple priorities, complete tasks with accuracy and deliver under pressure Ability to understand sophisticated information quickly and communicate it clearly Nice to have
Highly efficient, resilient, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Developing expertise in business terms, including legal agreements and contractual interpretations, to analyze trends and explain data Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to transform processes Entertainment, Media, or Music Industry experience in Participations/Royalties or similar roles Experience working remotely in a Shared Services environment Technical experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analysis for Office, BI, and SharePoint How to apply
Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import your profile information, with the option to upload a resume and cover letter. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re reviewing resumes to find the best people for WMG. We love it here at WMG and think you will, too. LI-Hybrid and LI-Remote Equal Opportunity Employer
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000 Annually. Salary ranges are included where required by law. The actual base pay depends on experience, business needs, and other factors. The pay range is subject to change at any time.
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