Sr Analyst, Finance

The Sony Music Global Revenue Processing & Reporting team under Global Finance Shared Service (GFSS) is looking for a Senior Analyst to support the team in various finance and accounting related functions. The team operates in a high-paced environment with many opportunities for learning on the job. 

As a member of the GFSS team, the Senior Analyst should be attentive to detail, organized, communicate effectively, feel comfortable asking questions and learning in a fast-paced environment.  They must feel comfortable communicating with many people on the GFSS team, Global Digital Business (GDB) team, digital partners, senior management, and other Sony Music business units.

The ideal candidate will independently manage their own set of deals as well as provide support in day-to-day activities and analysis for upper management. The candidate should be comfortable working in Excel and finding ways of automating data & processes. The role will be demanding and requires flexibility, as there will be tight deadlines and changes to processes and workload with new acquisitions.

What you'll do:

• Lead point person for partner marketing and financial reporting, financial accounting and any necessary coordination with internal teams (Legal, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IS&T, Artist Royalties and Copyright)
• Responsible for domestic and U.S. managed Global/International partners from reporting integration to sales processing ability in the royalty system(s)
• Coordinate with the legal team to understand the terms and nuances of the digital deals to be able to implement the financial elements of the deal in the sales reporting requirements; the Deal Administrator is responsible for financial sign-off on reporting integrations
• As needed, conduct regular meetings with partner and relevant internal teams when reporting challenges arise in order to get the partner compliant
• Ensure partner files are retrieved and available for reconciliation, processing, and analysis
• Ensure partner information is maintained/current in Deal Administration database; coordinate with internal teams to ensure respective department users remain current
• Process files in SME’s proprietary system (STARS DPM) – ensuring sales transactions reflect products, services and pricing based on contract, address any file format issues with IS&T, and when necessary, coordinate with Ops & B&LA on clearance issues and product setup.
• Coordinate with the Credit/AR group on matters concerning partner payments, this includes; directing cash management, where to apply the partner statement, communication with the partner on outstanding statements and payments, logging details in the Deal Administration database and ensuring all necessary documents are copied and properly organized in the partner folder
• Liaise with the Business Account Managers, IS&T, Finance and Royalties to ensure reporting covers all sales, marketing, financial, and royalty needs for business analysis
• Coordinate with IS&T and Royalties to communicate partner specific details which impact their systems and their ability to account properly to the artist/publisher; for example – defining new products, services, distribution channels, notification for pricing abnormalities and processed revenue

Who you are:

• 2+ years of experience in the areas of Finance or New Media/Advertising with working knowledge of account management and sales reporting
• Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance, New Media or Information Systems and Technology
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication with interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Well organized, detail oriented with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing multiple concurrent tasks
• Ability to work independently but asks questions when guidance is needed
• Team player, enthusiastic and eager to learn and grow

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration whenever we need to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the business, team, and individual needs.
• 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.
• We invest in your professional growth & development.
• 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.