Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
Warner Music Group
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Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
Job Description:
Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the world's best-known record labels including Asylum, Atlantic, Elektra, Fueled By Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Sire and Warner Bros. Recording artists include breakthrough sensations such as Dua Lipa and Cardi B, global superstars like Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars, and legends such as Madonna and Led Zeppelin. Warner/Chappell Music, the company's music publishing arm, has a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide, from songwriters ranging from Beyoncé to Katy Perry, Justin Tranter to Stephen Sondheim. In the last twelve months, the company has accelerated the diversification of its business, acquiring companies including UPROXX, the youth culture platform, and EMP, one of Europe's leading merchandise e-tailers.
Job Description
The FP&A department will provide coordination and support for all analysis groups throughout WMG. The department will partner on a wide array of analysis across all divisions including recorded music/music publishing deals (i.e. A&R, Licensing, JV/Profit Share, Administration, M&A), corporate (i.e. business development), operating performance/delivery tracking, market/competitive analysis, risk management, strategic opportunities and ad-hoc projects as needed.
High Level Job Description: The manager of FP&A will be responsible for supporting ongoing central financial planning and analysis, as well as viewing initiatives through a financial lens in a strategic planning capacity. The broad group is responsible for providing financial and strategic support for all of WMG segments (Corporate, Recorded Music, Music Publishing).
Detailed Job Description/ Responsibilities:
• Assist in developing financial models and strategic assessments to address key business issues, e.g. evaluation of new business models; key deals and post mortem analyses; market analyses; business and operational planning; valuation of internal assets; ROI analyses of WMG's investments in new businesses and technologies, etc.
• Assist in approval process of affiliate deals, including preparation and submission of transaction summaries
• Conduct Recorded Music and Music Publishing artist deal analysis on major new signings globally and assist in establishing best practices and optimal deal structures at the affiliate levels
• Liaise affiliates to provide project management support, including conducting analyses and preparing presentation materials
• Provide support and financial analysis for acquisition and investment opportunities, including executive summaries and presentations
• Participate in the creation and modeling of L-T plans, and other operational planning analyses for new business initiatives
• Prepare ad hoc reports and ongoing analyses to understand key business drivers and variances across business unit operations and deals
• Support the development and updates to performance dashboards and management reporting tools
• Drive the analysis of key financial metrics and aid in the preparation of Investor Relations presentations
• Provide support for CEO/CFO, board presentations, valuations, etc.
Required Competencies/Skills:
• Understanding of finance and cash flow concepts/principles
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to identify and solve problems; critical thinking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate with senior level management team
• Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and develop
• Ability to work independently as well as to work as part of a team
• Clear and organized written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Education
/Experience Required:
• BA in Finance, Economics or Accounting
• 4-6 years of finance-related experience in corporate finance, consulting, business development, or other analytic role