Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Analyst, Market Insights
A little bit about our team:
WMG's Business Intelligence team (BI) works to influence WMG's strategy and day-to-day operations by developing thoughtful insights & intelligence from its core business practices. Th e BI team works with various departments across
our central Functional Areas as well as the Recorded Music & Publishing Divisions to understand the trends and dynamics that drive the constant evolution of WMG's business. This position sits within the Market Insights segment of the BI team, and works with Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis, Digital Finance, and the Labels to provide financial forecasting and analysis of the music industry and of our D igital S ervice P roviders.
Our goal for this role is to strengthen our ability to anticipate how and where the industry is evolving, and critically to help build and maintain financial model s used for decision-making processes . The teams we work with are located throughout the world with over 40 offices worldwide .
Your role:
Data is the lifeblood of today's music business . Business Intelligence sits at the intersection of Strategy and Operations ; where key issues are analyzed, and global strategy is developed . This role will be key to informing navigational decision-making at the highest levels of WMG . You will use forecasting , advanced financial modeling, an d research skills to constantly improve our signals intelligence as we aim to better understand how the ever-evolving digital landscape will impact
our future. T his is a highly visible role within a mission-critical team that produces intelligence sought- aft er by the entire organization . You will engage with C-level and Senior executives throughout the organization who will depend on your knowledge and
output to make their decisions. In Business Intelligence we believe in continuous learning, we're highly collaborative, and we never stop thinking about the future of the music industry . We can't wait for you to join us.
Here you'll get to:
• S upport the development and maintenance of forecast models including global music industry, digital advertising, physical formats , and more.
• Update / maintain monthly US financial and operating metrics from D igital Service P roviders and participate in preparing variance explanations with WMX Finance team.
• Become the trusted Market Insights partner for our record labels by preparing and communicating regular market conditions analyses and updates .
• Prepare and consolidate key business metrics for executive monthly report , working in tandem with C orporate Finance to develop perspective on music industry performance and comparable WMG metrics .
• Conduct ad hoc analyses alongside Business Intelligence as needed by the business.
• Assist with submitting public information to third-party industry organization s such as the IFPI and RIAA.
• Assist with preparing presentations for meetings with senior management and internal business reviews .
• Work closely with WMG's Finance, Data, Technology, and Business Development teams.
About you:
Required Competencies and Skills
• Highly developed analytics, problem solving, and visual storytelling skills
• Ability to synthesize quantitative data and qualitative intelligence points into cohesive insights.
• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills
• Advanced financial modeling skills
• Excellent E xcel and PowerPoint skills and attention to detail
• Results oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at a time
• Strong interpersonal , written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong experience with building and iterating on decks/presentations, data file backup
• Intellectual curiosity , passion for music and data
Education / Experience Required:
• Bachelor's d egree in Finance , Economics, Business Analytics ,
or Accounting from a top university .
• 2-3 years minimum experience in a business and/or financial analytics role .
We'd love it if you also had:
• 1 -2 year s
of Investment Banking , Consulting , or Business Development experience .
• Experience with SA C (SAP Analytics Cloud)
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Salary Range
$85,000 to $100,000 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.
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Right To Work .pdf
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4n207-18-222-161-57-42 in your application.