Sr. Financial Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

At Warner Chappell Music (WCM), we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company, and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters.

As the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), we're a collective band of music lovers, innovative connectors, and relentless supporters of our songwriters and catalog of iconic works. We lead with curiosity, collaborate across departments, borders, languages, and genres, and we're committed to delivering on the promises we make to each other and to our songwriters.

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

A little bit about our team:

Working closely with the SVP of Worldwide Finance and reporting to the Finance Manager, you will partner with the global finance department at Warner Chappell.

Why this could be your next big break:

This role will give excellent insight into what it takes to run a multinational business in a fun industry. Your ability to learn from working closely with senior management and an experienced finance team will be unmatched elsewhere. The exposure you will get to working alongside senior finance will be unparalleled and could be a launching pad for a very long and successful career.

Here you'll get to:
• Manage global consolidated reporting for all submissions – Actuals, Forecasts and Budget
• Work with global affiliates to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Be the key global troubleshooter for the global submission process
• Liaise with the Corporate HFM team to unlock/lock affiliates and copying data into various scenarios
• Prepare all global financial commentaries, including understanding the key drivers impacting affiliate performance
• Develop, monitor and analyze financial metrics and the path to metric improvements
• Use your initiative to further streamline the consolidation and reporting process, including the collection and consolidation of affiliate commentaries
• Own the Cash, Balance Sheet and Working Capital reporting and commentaries
• Analyze Overheads to identify areas of overspend and opportunities for cost reductions
• Manage global headcount consolidation and reporting, including alignment with the People team
• Prepare Budget and Business review presentation decks for completion by affiliates
• Assist SVP Finance and Finance Manager with Presentations
• Be involved in global SOX reporting
• Manage FIT – Reporting development and implementation
• Manage all ad hoc global data requests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives

About you:
• Big 4 experience and business/accounting degree preferred
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in accounting or financial management
• Advanced excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion)
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to interact with senior management and global teams
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Ability to identify areas for innovation and suggest changes within the scope of the role
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, take responsibility for tasks, think outside the box and adapt to change easily
• Demonstrate strong research, mathematical and analytical ability
• Should be personable, easy to interact and work with

We'd love it if you also had:
• Music or entertainment experience

About us:

At Warner Chappell Music (WCM), we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere.

Before the fans and fame, the soundtracks and syncs, there is the song. And before the song comes the songwriter - the heart of an art form that defines generations, and the soul of our business. Songwriters are our inspiration; we are their partners, collaborators, and crusaders.

Songwriters shape culture; and here at WCM we help hone their craft, build their careers, and protect their legacies. We value curiosity, collaboration, and commitment – which helps set us apart and helps us in our commitment and global service to our songwriters.

We are Warner Chappell Music - where songwriters are heard.

About Warner Music Group: As the home to 10K Projects, 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world's premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

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

Love this job and want to apply?

Effective October 1st, 2023 this position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships.

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.

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Salary Range
$85,000- $95,000/year

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

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.