Manager, Corporate Services

This is a Full Time Job

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 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.

Manager, Corporate Services

A little bit about our team:

The Corporate Finance Department at WMG is responsible for overseeing all of the financial operations of the company in partnership with the finance groups within WMG's Recorded Music Labels, Artist Services and Distribution businesses, and our Publishing affiliates. The department provides financial reporting, accounting, planning, budgeting, and financial compliance for the company. We have transitioned to a hybrid work schedule at this time, allowing our employees to work a combination of in-office and virtual days. These work arrangements will be periodically reviewed based on business needs.

Why this could be your next big break:

This role provides financial support and analysis to the Corporate Services departments which includes Legal, Finance, Corporate Communications, HR, Business Development, Research & Analysis, Executive, Facilities, Shared Services, Film & Content, Podcasting, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, and the Social Justice Fund. Primary responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting, financial operations, project cost tracking and monthly close.

Here you'll get to:
• Support the Corporate Services budget which includes both Operating Expenses and Capital Expenses.
• Collaborate with the respective department senior executive leadership on bottom-up and top-down budget development, budget presentation, tracking of actual results versus budget expenses and monthly forecasting.
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze Corporate department submissions for budgets, major forecasts, and actual submissions and report results to senior executives.
• Perform key monthly close activities such as preparing journal entries, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets management.
• Prepare month-end close packages, including analysis of material spend and/or variances to budget and forecast, and review of accruals, P&L and balance sheet.
• Ensure proper approval, coding, processing and closure of contracts/SOWs, PO's and invoices during the month and as part of the month end close.
• Support capitalization of projects in accordance with WMG Global Accounting policy.
• Track project costs against budget, develop reports for this purpose, participate in meetings with senior management to discuss performance against budget.
• Coordinate Global Capital Allocation Req