Analyst, Finance - US Latin

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

The Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Finance Director in preparing and delivering accurate reports related to our business unit's financial and accounting activities as well as providing analysis impacting other departments as needed.

Responsibilities include month-end closing activities, preparation of reconciliations, monthly P&L analysis and forecasts. You will form working relationships across varying internal departments as well as throughout the Sony Music organization as required in order to obtain and better analyze your data.

Additionally, in this role you will be preparing and evaluating financial models with a view to summarizing results to assist senior management in decision-making. You should feel comfortable communicating verbally and in written form with various management levels to help convey results of your analysis.

• The creation and analysis of various revenue reports (for both artists and digital service providers - "DSP") from multiple reporting systems and sources for the use in budgeting and forecasting deliverables.
• Working cross-functionally to drive financial accountability across label departments
• Assisting in the research and analysis of new and existing artist and label deals, through the use of IRR models and other evaluation methods. This includes researching prospective artist performance and deriving revenue valuations.
• Assisting in preparing artist revenue and recoupment forecasts.
• Reviewing Joint Venture (JV) statements prepared by Sony Music Entertainment's Shared Services team, for issuance to artist and management teams.
• Assisting in monitoring and controlling the company's costs.
• Automating data collection, transformation, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Tracking, analyzing and communicating the monthly US Latin market size, market share and market growth
• Supporting the accounting department during the month-end close process by explaining variances.
• Preparing monthly flash forecasts, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and mid-range plans, ensuring all required corporate submissions are completed accurately and on time.
• Leveraging advanced data analytics and statistical modeling to enhance financial forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making.
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts submitted to Corporate.
• Preparing monthly variance analysis comparing actuals to budget/forecast for key management reports.
• Assisting in the preparation of presentations for Business Plan, Business Review, and other key meetings.
• Developing reports using data visualization tools to give insights to stakeholders in strategic decision-making positions (ie. Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Defining ad-hoc reporting requirements, gathering key inputs, and providing analysis to the internal business community and other stakeholders.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience of 3+ years in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Data Science
• Bachelor's degree with a focus on Data Science, Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• Music or entertainment industry experience preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• SAP financial system experience is preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills
• "Big Picture" thinking combined with an ability to understand details
• Advanced Excel skills - able to use pivot tables, v look ups, index, and other complex formulas
• Intermediate Microsoft Office package knowledge, excl. Excel (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Understand Macros preferred
• Effective communication skills; verbal and written communication with executives and peers
• Excellent presentation skills,
• Well organized, detail oriented with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing multiple concurrent tasks
• Attention to details (ATD)
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to make commitments and meet deadlines
• Must demonstrate strong initiative
• Team player, assisting others when required
• Goal Oriented

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.