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WMG’s top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its team members, artists and songwriters across the globe. In response to COVID-19, WMG is fully committed to helping its people balance their home and life commitments with flexible working options, virtual wellness sessions, and more. WMG strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace. To that end, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for all US new employees, prior to the commencement of employment. If you are hired, you will be required to provide proof of your vaccination as part of your new employee onboarding process, subject to our legal obligation to make reasonable accommodations in certain limited circumstances.
Job Description:
At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
- Music is Everything: Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force.
- Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere.
- Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest imagination. We use both to create the future.
- Empowered by People: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career.
We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
A little bit about our team:
WMX, is a services division that is intended to connect artists with fans and amplify brands. WMX is creating immersive, innovative, and impactful experiences, while empowering artists to grow their careers and deepen their vital connections with their fans..
WMX is designed to provide our artists and labels with a deep, dynamic range of services – covering everything from streaming to merch to branded content and beyond.
We’re excited to bring artists, audiences, and advertisers together in powerful ways through the five key functions that work together to maximize reach and impact: Commercial Services, Media Business, Artist & Fan Experiences, E-Commerce & Retail, and Audience Strategy.
Your role:
Reporting to the SVP Finance, Artist and Fan Experiences and working under the direction of the Global Finance Directors, this position is a key member of the Artist and Fan Experiences and Commerce Finance Team responsible for the financial reporting and analyses of the artist services businesses. This role will work closely with the Global Finance Teams, Corporate Finance, Shared Services Center Accounting, IT, Legal and Business Leads responsible for the management of the portfolio of businesses under the artist services umbrella including eCommerce, Tour, Retail, Licensing and VIP experiences businesses.
Here you’ll get to:
- Preparation and financial analyses for the Artist & Fan Experiences business and the Artist Arena Label
- Financial deal modelling
- Integral partner in re-designing the financial reporting structure re-design for AFX businesses
- Consolidation and analyses of Artist and Fan Experiences Global Reporting; maintaining divisional KPIs and communicating results
- Implementation of technical accounting policies and operationalizing financial accounting structures for new business models
- Development of financial and operational reports required to support business leads
- Analytical review and preparation of financial and operational reports presented to senior management
- Managing relationships with external partners including Legal, Operations, Production, Accounting, Treasury
- Support and facilitation of Finance Transformation and Process Improvement Projects
- Implementing and maintaining SOX controls
About you:
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work through problems logically
- Excellent organizational and effective communication skills
- Highly proficient in advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Driven and flexible approach to work
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
We’d love it if you also had:
- College Degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA a plus
- 7+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role
- Finance transformation / process re-design / consulting experience a plus
About us:
As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, 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 catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We’re the home to WMX – the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Music With Vision & Voice.
Love this job and want to apply?
Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
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