Royalty Analyst

Focus Financial Partners; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading full-service business management firm is seeking a Royalty Analyst to manage and analyze royalty data for entertainment clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with data tools like Excel and Power BI. This role can be performed in London, UK or remotely, and offers a collaborative environment supporting creative artists.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an analytical or royalty-related role, preferably in entertainment or rights management.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting contracts and applying financial or royalty terms accurately.
• Enthusiasm for working with creative artists and supporting the entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze large royalty datasets using Power Query, Power BI, and advanced Excel formulas.
• Conduct royalty accountings using the Curve system on a monthly, quarterly, and semiannual basis.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve royalty discrepancies and disputes through detailed reconciliations.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data organization

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Power Query

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Royalty Analyst supports the department in managing royalty data, conducting compliance examinations, and performing detailed financial analysis on behalf of entertainment clients and other rights holders. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with data tools to ensure accurate royalty reporting and client satisfaction.

This role is located in London, UK or Remote.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze large royalty datasets using Power Query, Power BI, and advanced Excel formulas to create concise, actionable reports.
• Conduct royalty accountings using the Curve system on a monthly, quarterly, and semiannual basis, applying contractual rates and interpreting producer and third-party agreements.
• Administer royalty client accounts, including registrations, updates, and tracking of royalty statements across multiple revenue sources.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve royalty discrepancies, missing payments, or disputes through detailed reconciliations and ad hoc analyses.
• Review and summarize contracts and financial data to support audits, claim schedules, and compliance examinations of record companies, publishers, and other licensees.
• Prepare management commission calculations, advance computations, and other royalty-related reports.
• Support day-to-day operations of the royalty department, including data organization, research, and project-based initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics, or a related field (required).
• 2+ years of experience in a similar analytical or royalty-related role, preferably within entertainment or rights management.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and complex formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF); experience with Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI preferred.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in interpreting contracts and applying financial or royalty terms accurately.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm for working with creative artists and supporting the entertainment industry.

About Gelfand, Rennert, & Feldman

Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.

Gelfand, Rennert, & Feldman is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. The company complies with all applicable laws regarding employment, including those related to veterans, disability, and discrimination.