Senior Analyst, Theatrical Music Royalties

5 Months ago • 4 Years + • Financial Analysis

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Analyst Theatrical Music Royalties at Warner Bros. Discovery is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of music royalty payments, acting as the primary contact for audits and inquiries. Key responsibilities include payment processing, maintaining tracking systems, contract setup in the Music Royalties system, participating in stakeholder meetings, conducting ad-hoc analysis, and collaborating with FP&A teams. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. A solid understanding of the entertainment industry is preferred. This position involves working with high volumes of data under strict deadlines and requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Must have:
  • 4+ years in Royalties
  • Strong written & verbal communication
  • Proficient in Excel & data analysis
  • Financial modeling experience
  • High-volume data accuracy under deadlines
Good to have:
  • Entertainment business understanding
  • Strong accounting knowledge

Job Details

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

  • Your New Role…
    The Senior Analyst Theatrical Music Royalties will be responsible for providing timely and accurate reporting, payment, support and analysis for Warner Bros. Discovery Studios, in support of the music royalties work stream. You will develop deep competencies in this area, providing business and finance stakeholders the required information for decision making. 

Your Role Accountabilities…

  • Lead the payment processing for music royalty payments from set-up through to payment as well as resolving questions from both external and internal interested parties.
  • Act as the primary point of contact related to audit requests for both internal audit as well as participant audits.
  • Create and maintain a tracking system to ensure the ability to quickly determine the status of all payments due to participants.
  • In coordination with department leadership, develop weekly plans for priority/focus areas and present to other department members to ensure internal alignment.
  • Set-up contracts in the Music Royalties system ensuring relevant data points are accurately captured.
  • Participant in stakeholder/P2P/WaterTower Music meetings as well any others which are required to successfully complete assigned activities.
  • Manage Ad Hoc analysis and financial data requests as needed, generating insights.
  • Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver superior quality financial information on timely basis to business FP&A.
  • Build strong relationships with business partner FP&A teams to enable the flow of information and knowledge sharing.
  • Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate forecasting and analysis.
  • Drive process simplification initiatives. Collaborate across boundaries and share best practices with other FP&A teams.
  • Participate in meetings with business finance partners to understand forecast drivers and present prepared forecast and analysis data.

Qualifications & Experience…

  • At least 4 years’ experience in Royalties
  • Strong English verbal and written communication skills (must have).
  • Strong proficiency in excel and other data analysis techniques.  Demonstrated experience in financial modelling. 
  • Critical thinker and strong problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to frame issues, articulate findings and present optimal solutions.
  • Proven ability to build confidence and trust with department members and external business partners.
  • Experience working accurately and efficiently with high volumes of data under strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications…

  • Solid understanding of entertainment business preferred (Theatrical/Consumer Products/Games/TV Content Licensing/Home Entertainment Industry).
  • Strong Accounting knowledge preferred.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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