Analyst/Manager (Deal Structuring & Valuation, Deals Office)

Warner Music Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group seeks a Finance Analyst to join our deals office in London, driving the evaluation and structure of recorded music and publishing deals to enable long-term growth.

You will build financial models, perform valuations (DCF, IRR), and support deal structuring with cross-functional teams to inform multi-million dollar signings and acquisitions, while tracking performance and industry benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Multiple years of experience in finance, investment banking, corporate development, or a related analytical role.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyse songwriter/producer/artist signings and acquisitions.
• Assist in building comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses (e.g., DCF, IRR, payback period).
• Prepare detailed presentations and reports for deal committee reviews with financial projections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for deal analysis.
• Participate in post-deal reviews to understand performance vs initial thesis.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation techniques

Data analysis

Excel & PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• The deals office drives the evaluation and structure of all recorded music and music publishing deals to enable long-term growth
• We partner with closely with global business leaders to assess opportunities that balance creativity with commercial value strengthening our market position and shareholder value
• You will be a part of a dynamic global team to analyse songwriter/producer/artist signings and acquisitions
• You will partner closely with multiple teams such as legal, A&R and admin to ensure we have a 360 view of the deal, to accurately capture the financial impact of potential signings and use that information to inform the multi-million dollar deal making process
• Assist in building comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses (e.g. , DCF, IRR, payback period) for potential deals
• Support the structuring of deal terms and economic frameworks in collaboration with business, legal, and creative teams
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform deal assumptions and valuation benchmarks
• Prepare detailed presentations and reports for deal committee reviews, summarizing financial projections and key deal terms
• Contribute to the design and implementation of consistent modeling approaches and templates
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and insights for deal analysis
• Participate in post-deal reviews to understand actual performance versus initial deal thesis and identify areas for improvement in future deal structuring
• Stay informed on relevant industry trends, emerging business models, and deal-making best practices

Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and data analysis, including discounted cash flow concepts and principlesMultiple years of experience in finance, investment banking, corporate development, or a related analytical role, preferably within the music, entertainment, or media industriesAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentStrong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statementsExperience or interest in data analytics and automation would be advantageousExcellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointExceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with high attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly