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Warner Music Group · 1 day ago

Manager, Finance

Warner Music Group is a global collective of music makers and music lovers, seeking a Manager of Finance for their WMX Merchandise and Commerce Finance Team. This role involves financial reporting and analyses for artist services businesses, working closely with various finance teams and managing financial operations related to eCommerce, Tour, Retail, and Licensing.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Preparation and financial analyses for the WMX Merch business including the monthly close, forecast and yearly budget submissions
Monthly actual and forecast variance analysis to Budget, Prior forecast and prior year
Prepare, analyze and submit the monthly corporate cash consolidation files
Financial deal modelling
Prepare and review month end reconciliations and journal entries
Monitor D2C suspense sales and help resolve material issues
Manage Tour & VIP statement preparation and distribution to ensure alignment with contractual obligations
Review monthly warehouse statement preparation and payment
Review Artist merch and tour statements to ensure their accuracy and conformity to contractual agreements
Consolidation and analyses of WMX reporting; maintaining divisional KPIs and communicating results
Implementation of technical accounting policies and operationalizing financial accounting structures for new business models
Development of financial and operational reports required to support business leads
Analytical review and preparation of financial and operational reports presented to senior management
Managing relationships with external partners including Legal, Operations, Production, Accounting, Treasury
Support and facilitation of Finance Transformation and Process Improvement Projects
Implementing and maintaining SOX controls

Qualification

Financial reportingVariance analysisFinancial deal modellingSOX controlsAdvanced ExcelSAPHFM experienceAnalytical skillsDeadline managementFinance transformationProcess improvementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Strong analytical skills and ability to work through problems logically
Excellent organizational and effective communication skills
Highly proficient in advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Office Suite, SAP & HFM experience a plus
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Driven and flexible approach to work
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Preparation and financial analyses for the WMX Merch business including the monthly close, forecast and yearly budget submissions
Monthly actual and forecast variance analysis to Budget, Prior forecast and prior year
Prepare, analyze and submit the monthly corporate cash consolidation files
Financial deal modelling
Prepare and review month end reconciliations and journal entries
Monitor D2C suspense sales and help resolve material issues
Manage Tour & VIP statement preparation and distribution to ensure alignment with contractual obligations
Review monthly warehouse statement preparation and payment
Review Artist merch and tour statements to ensure their accuracy and conformity to contractual agreements
Consolidation and analyses of WMX reporting; maintaining divisional KPIs and communicating results
Implementation of technical accounting policies and operationalizing financial accounting structures for new business models
Development of financial and operational reports required to support business leads
Analytical review and preparation of financial and operational reports presented to senior management
Managing relationships with external partners including Legal, Operations, Production, Accounting, Treasury
Support and facilitation of Finance Transformation and Process Improvement Projects
Implementing and maintaining SOX controls

Preferred

College Degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA a plus
7+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role
Finance transformation / process re-design / consulting experience a plus

Company

Warner Music Group

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Warner Music Group is a music company with the interests of recording and publishing music and artist services.

H1B Sponsorship

Warner Music Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (7)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (4)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.74M
Key Investors
Tencent Music Entertainment
2021-10-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.74M
2020-06-15Post Ipo Equity
2011-05-06Acquired

Leadership Team

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Max Lousada
CEO, Recorded Music, WMG & Chairman and CEO
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Robert Kyncl
Chief Executive Officer
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