Sr. Analyst, Finance

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Analyst, Finance

A little bit about our team:

The Finance Transformation team (FIT) is a group of professionals across the WMG organization brought together to re-imagine our processes and systems. The goal is to establish more standardized and efficient ways of working that will drive WMG's growth and business aspirations.

Your role:

The Senior Analyst, Finance works within a global remit and is responsible for supporting the implementation of the FIT Business Transformation. This role will also be responsible for the cost benefit analysis of the overall effort to ensure successful delivery on its financial goals.

Here you'll get to:
• Own all month-end close activities (including journal entry prep), forecasts, cash flow and budget reporting for the FIT team
• Own the preparation of all monthly reporting; including Board reporting packages and other data used for external reporting, as well as presenting key findings to senior management
• Review all vendor timesheets to ensure appropriate allocation of cap ex / op-ex, and keep track of vendor spend versus budget
• Responsible for all program invoice submissions, coding, vendor set-ups and payment status tracking
• Align and engage on an ongoing basis with the FIT program and senior executive leadership, ERP Vendors, heads of IT & Transformation Consultants, assisting in monitoring solution implementation costs and savings
• Assist in the ongoing documentation and socialization of transformation cost/benefit efforts across all WMG global Finance teams to ensure delivery against the business case.
• Execute all ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed

About you:
• Bachelor's degree in either Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics
• 3-5 years' work experience
• Strong Finance & Analytical skills with high attention to detail; music / entertainment industry experience not required but a plus.
• Relevant Accounting and FP&A Analyst experience, including experience with month-end processes
• Superior Microsoft Office skills; ability to perform complex analysis and presentation materials
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

We'd love it if you also had:
• Worked in a transformation environment or prior experience in a large-scale project
• CPA certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of SAP
• Media or entertainment experience

About us:

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, 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: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

#LI-Hybrid and #LI-Onsite

Effective October 1st, 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.

Salary Range

$90,000 to $105,000 Annually

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.

Links to relevant documents:

2024 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work .pdf

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roy8m4-3-131-37-82-42 in your application.