**Job Description:** **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.** **Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst – Consolidations and Financial Reporting** **A little bit about our team:** _The Corporate Finance Department at Warner Music Group is responsible for overseeing all of the financial operations of the Company in partnership with the finance groups at the labels and individual companies within Warner Music Group. The department provides financial reporting, accounting, planning, budgeting, and financial compliance for the Company. The department is filled with fun, outgoing and overall successful individuals who work hard all while enjoying the perks of working in the Music Industry._ **Your role:** _Warner Music Group is excited to offer this opportunity in the Corporate Finance Department. This position utilizes hands-on accounting experience and a solid understanding of accounting principles and Warner Music Group’s policies/procedures to facilitate the day-to-day consolidations and financial reporting processes. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting._ **Here you’ll get to:** + _Interact with and provide support to the global finance team during the monthly close process for actual, forecast, and budget results_ + _Ensure all reporting entities have submitted monthly actual and forecast HFM data and provide daily performance and status reports to the Corporate Finance team in addition to facilitating status meetings during the quarterly close_ + _Responsible for consolidating financial results (actuals, forecast and budget) within HFM_ + _Develop an understanding of the general ledger account structure, affiliate hierarchy, and company operations_ + _Coordinate with Consolidations and Treasury team on monthly (actual and forecast) FX rates to be uploaded into HFM_ + _Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliation and coordinate with shared services accounting team and global affiliate finance teams on intercompany variances identified_ + _Prepare and post corporate topside and elimination entries (e.g. segment eliminations, investment, and equity eliminations)_ + _Review and analyze monthly and quarterly actual results to understand unusual variances_ + _Prepare quarterly reporting templates provided to the labels/affiliates globally and act as key point of contact for submissions and any subsequent follow-up_ + _Prepare quarterly reporting deliverables based on label/affiliate submissions which analyzes quarterly variances of certain key account balances based on their size and risk portfolio_ + _Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the global affiliate finance teams, shared services accounting team, and other key financial team members_ + _Prepare guarantor financial statements on a quarterly basis_ + _Assist with the preparation of the quarterly Corporate Finance Newsletter that gets distributed to the global finance team_ + _Act as control operator for key SOX controls corresponding with the above mentioned responsibilities and task performed_ + _Support implementation for our Global Finance Transformation (FIT) project partnering with the transformation team and affiliate finance teams to ensure process and control changes are properly implemented upon launch_ + _Prepare ad hoc reports, special projects, and analyses for senior management, as requested_ **About you:** + _Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance_ + _Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in accounting_ + _Big Four public accounting or large multi-national experience preferred_ + _CPA or CPA candidate a plus_ + _Strong computer skills with knowledge of financial systems and software_ + _Intermediate level knowledge of GAAP/SEC accounting and reporting_ + _Proficient with MS office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)_ + _Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management is a plus_ **It would be music to our ears if you also had:** + _Strong work-ethic and a self-starter with effective organizational skills with attention to detail who proactively seeks out new solutions_ + _Demonstrate problem solving, decision making, and continuous process improvement skills_ + _Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines_ + _Demonstrates partnering, influencing, and communication skills up and down the organizational structure to convey key elements in a concise and positive manner_ + _Ability to communicate clearly and identify issues, without being prompted to do so_ + _Ability to work proactively, independently, and as a strategic partner in a team environment_ + _Ability to find and implement efficiencies within tasks successfully_ + _Demonstrates critical thinking and dedication to deepening understanding of work being done_ + _Passion for music and desire to build a career in Finance_ **About us:** As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands. Together, we are **Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.** **Love this job and want to apply?** Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG. Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here and think you will too. \#LI-Hybrid and #LI-Onsite This position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships. WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Links to relevant documents: 2025 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf (https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XZ\_Wjf-mqucat4-0xParQ03h5FUMZ59eU\_1v87EM30/edit?tab=t.0) EVerify Participation Poster.pdf Right To Work .pdf (https://drive.google.com/file/d/12fEWwEKZJq8LVxShoBKFAx6oGt9UQhQH/view?usp=sharing) Salary Range $85,000 to $90,000 Annually Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors. **WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.** **Copyright © 2025 Warner Music Inc.** Links to relevant documents: 2025 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf (https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XZ\_Wjf-mqucat4-0xParQ03h5FUMZ59eU\_1v87EM30/edit?tab=t.0) EVerify Participation Poster.pdf Right To Work .pdf (https://drive.google.com/file/d/12fEWwEKZJq8LVxShoBKFAx6oGt9UQhQH/view?usp=sharing)