Analyst, Finance

Kobalt Music; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global music firm is looking for a Finance Analyst to support financial planning and analysis. The role involves preparing key management reports, tracking budgets, and providing insightful financial analysis. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial analysis, advanced Excel skills, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders in a dynamic environment, influencing strategic decisions and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis or FP&A, ideally in music, media, or technology.
• Advanced Excel skills with a focus on data analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Track performance against budget and provide financial recommendations.
• Build and maintain forecasting models.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

NetSuite

Power BI

SQL

Job description

The Role

Kobalt Music is seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Global Finance team and support financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the business. This role plays a vital part in providing accurate insights that help drive strategic and operational decisions.

You’ll work closely with senior finance and operational leaders to deliver reports, track budgets, and provide financial analysis that drives efficiency and commercial impact. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and collaborating across teams in a fast-moving, creative environment.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including key financial metrics and commentary for leadership. You’ll help track performance against budget, identify variances, and provide recommendations to improve financial outcomes.

You’ll build and maintain models for forecasting and scenario planning, partnering with department heads to manage spend and track resources. You’ll also work to improve the efficiency and accuracy of reporting through automation and streamlined processes.

Alongside these core responsibilities, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Royalties, and FP&A ensuring financial data is consistent and reliable across systems. Your work will help Kobalt maintain transparency and accountability in its financial performance while supporting innovation and growth across the business.

Who You Are

• Experienced in financial analysis, accounting, or FP&A ideally within the music, media, or technology sector.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); experience with NetSuite, Power BI, or SQL is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinker with great attention to detail and a passion for uncovering insights.
• Confident communicator who can explain complex financial data clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Collaborative, curious, and proactive — comfortable working in a dynamic, global team.

What Success Looks Like

By Month 3: You’ll have a clear understanding of Kobalt’s reporting processes, tools, and financial systems, supporting accurate month-end close and key management reports.
By Month 6: You’ll be confidently managing reporting cycles and providing insight into performance trends, helping teams make informed financial decisions.
By Year 1: You’ll be a trusted finance partner across the business, driving process improvements and shaping the way we report, forecast, and interpret financial performance.

Key Behaviours for Success

Analytical Precision: You maintain accuracy and consistency across all financial data, ensuring insights are grounded in reliable analysis.
Collaboration: You work closely with colleagues across departments, sharing information openly and building trust to deliver shared goals.
Ownership: You take accountability for your work, follow through on commitments, and actively look for opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.

Interview Process

• Introductory call with a member of our Recruitment Team
• Interviews with the Finance leadership team
• Task or case study (role dependent)
• Final stage interview and Q&A
• Feedback at each stage

We aim to complete the full interview process from the initial screening call to the offer within three to four working weeks, keeping you updated every step of the way.

Why Choose Us

At Kobalt, we’ve championed creators since 2000. Our technology and music services are designed to make the industry more transparent, fair, and rewarding for artists, songwriters, and rights holders.

We work with some of the world’s most influential talent, including Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Karol G, Young Thug, Kali Uchis, and Andrew Watt, as well as acclaimed writers like Simon Aldred and Clarence Coffee Jr. We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and progress. Our values — Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered, and Transformative shape how we work, build, and grow together.

Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Important Notice

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom