Job Description:
At Warner Music Group we’re all about our people. Our global company is made up of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative individuals. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in each individual’s value and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.
It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music – at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart by embracing innovation – an integral part of our company’s DNA.
Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the most influential forces in culture today.
Job Title: Manager Finance
A little bit about our team:
The Finance team at Warner Records supports all aspects of financials for the record label including Marketing, A&R, Revenue, Overhead and Expense reporting.
Why this could be your next big break:
The Finance Manager will be an integral member of the team, working closely within Finance, the Operations teams, and the Shared Services team in Nashville, gaining invaluable exposure to various elements of a music company as well as exposure to senior management. Everyone on our team is given the opportunity to get involved in special projects and will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the Warner Records business.
Here you’ll get to:
FINANCE-MARKETING OPERATIONS:
Work directly with CFO and VP Finance on Marketing spend and related activities
Run weekly budget meetings with marketing team and department heads
Monitor spend mid-month to ensure proper budget targets are being met and not exceeded.
Maintain marketing files & budgets for all Warner Records Artists
Create spend reconciliations for projects/departments as needed.
PO review and approval
FINANCE-MISC:
Month End Close – Reconicile monthly actuals to ensure spend is aligned with budget and expectations. Prepare journal entries and accruals.
Monthly Forecast – liase with Marketing and Dept Heads to forecast expected spend, maintaining overall spend to annual budgets.
Monitor invoicing for revenue sources with Brand Marketing department
Assist with approval of T&E, A&R, and Marketing expense reports in Concur expensing system
Create reports for Executive team monthly and ad-hoc
Involvement in transition to new finance systems – user acceptance testing, implementation & training
About you:
Strong finance background with a minimum of five years of experience
The right person for this position must be able to work well under pressure and have the ability to meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail.
The position also requires someone who is highly organized with a strong ability to multi-task, a self-starter, but someone who takes direction and works well with change and is a team player.
You have experience working directly with senior leadership.
Strong analytical skills, very proficient in systems and excel.
You have excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
It would be music to our ears if you also had:
Experience in the music or entertainment industry
Experience with SAP
A passion for music
About us:
With its broad and diverse roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics and Warner Chappell Music, one of the world’s leading music publishers with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.
For more than four decades, WMG has been an industry-leading force in providing a world-class array of services designed to help artists and labels grow their careers and their businesses. Artist & Label Services is the umbrella for WEA (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) – the pioneering WEA distribution and marketing network – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.
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