Analyst, Finance

Warner Music Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office four days a week

Competitive salary $70k–$75k

Job summary

Warner Music Group is seeking a finance professional to support the WMX Finance team in New York. The role involves data preparation for artist statements, monthly close activities, and financial analysis to drive business outcomes.

You will handle vendor invoicing, coding, and master data, coordinating POs and ensuring policy compliance. A 2+ year background in finance and strong Excel skills are required; office presence is expected four days per week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a finance, accounting, or audit role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of data for artist statements: run financial reports, update schedules and cost trackers.
• Assist with month close: run reports, reconcile data, update schedules and trackers.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial analysis: run reports; update schedules; and analyze balances.
• Manage artist tour supply merchandise invoicing process: work with product managers to gather necessary information, reconcile and track data
• Manage the master list of financial coding for merchandise business.
• Assist shared services with invoices coding.
• Processing high volume, time sensitive payments and billings for Warner Music Group’s artists, vendors, and customers. Including PO and Invoice submissions, tracking approvals and verifying rush payments.
• Manage all vendor set up and maintenance for the department; submit New Vendor forms to A/P for processing; follow up/ resolve and address any issues that might arise.
• Coordinate purchase order activities; ensure proper approval and coding as well as prompt submission to A/P for processing; respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Ensure all administration is in accordance with company’s financial controls and company policies.
• Help with ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Finance experience

Strong communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Concur

Job description

Core Values

• Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
• Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
• Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

About the Team

The WMX Finance department manages the financials for WMX US and Europe, EMP, Songkick, and Warner Music Group Artist Services and leads intradepartmental teams to significantly improve revenue flow and drive business outcomes.

Your role

• Assist in preparation of data for artist statements: run financial reports, update schedules and cost trackers
• Assist with month close: run reports, reconcile data, update schedules and trackers.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial analysis: run reports; update schedules; and analyze balances.
• Manage artist tour supply merchandise invoicing process: work with product managers to gather necessary information, reconcile and track data
• Manage the master list of financial coding for merchandise business.
• Assist shared services with invoices coding.
• Processing high volume, time sensitive payments and billings for Warner Music Group’s artists, vendors, and customers. Including PO and Invoice submissions, tracking approvals and verifying rush payments.
• Manage all vendor set up and maintenance for the department; submit New Vendor forms to A/P for processing; follow up/ resolve and address any issues that might arise.
• Coordinate purchase order activities; ensure proper approval and coding as well as prompt submission to A/P for processing; respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Ensure all administration is in accordance with company’s financial controls and company policies.
• Help with ad hoc projects as needed.

About you

Requires 2+ years of experience in a finance, accounting, or audit role Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Strong oral and written communication skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

We’d love it if you also had: Ariba, SAP and Concur experience a plus

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 catalog 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.

We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees at every stage of their career.

Salary Range: $70,000 to $75,000 Annually

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office.

We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships.