Manager, Finance

Warner Music • Los Angeles, CA

32d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity : We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration : Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment : We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. A little bit about our team: The Finance department at Atlantic Records is responsible for making data-driven strategic decisions to improve the company’s financial performance. This requires a thorough understanding of the music business as well as close partnership with executives across all departments at the label. On a day-to-day basis, the Finance department is responsible for accurately managing the company’s financial position. Key activities include budgeting, forecasting, deal structuring, and various P&L and balance sheet analyses. Your role: This position will be responsible for supporting all functions under the VP of Finance, with a primary focus on preparation and analysis of various revenue reports for forecasting and budgeting purposes. In addition, the position will help to build and assess the profitability of various artist and label deals using internal P&L and IRR models, as well as own other ad-hoc analyses. The role will reward individuals who are looking to develop an executive skill set due to the rigor required and broad organizational exposure offered.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in P&L management, financial statements, cash flow dynamics, and NPV/IRR analysis
• Thrives in fast-paced environments requiring high-quality, high-impact delivery under tight timelines
• Builds trusted cross-functional partnerships and communicates effectively with senior leadership
• Analytical and solutions-oriented, with a proven ability to identify issues and drive resolution
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including VBA and efficiency-driven modeling techniques
• Experienced in analyzing large datasets and translating findings into actionable insights
• Proactive self-starter with a strong commitment to continuous learning and development
• Equally effective working independently and collaboratively within team settings

Nice To Haves

• BA in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
• 5+ years of finance-related experience in corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, business development, or other analytical role
• Knowledge of the music/media industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally to build artist release schedules and translate them into dynamic, bottom-up revenue forecasts
• Own monthly revenue tracking and variance analysis across streaming, physical, licensing, and other key income streams
• Identify performance trends and market data to continuously refine forecast accuracy
• Develop and enhance data tools and reporting infrastructure to better integrate analytics into the forecasting process
• Collaborate on new deal evaluation and integration into forecast models
• Interface directly with senior executives, distilling complex revenue data into clear, high-level insights

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager