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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 know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

• Music is Everything : Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force.

• Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere.

• Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldes imagination. We use both to create the future.

• Empowered by People: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career.

We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.

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: Manager, Corporate Services

A little bit about our team:

The Corporate Finance Department at WMG is responsible for overseeing all of the financial operations of the Company in partnership with the labels and individual companies within WMG. The department provides financial reporting, accounting, planning, budgeting and financial compliance and auditing for the Company.

Here you’ll get to:

• Assists in the preparation and review of Corporate departmental operating unit budget and forecast packages, providing analysis of variances v. budget, prior forecast and prior year;

• Prepares monthly reporting and analysis packings for all Corporate departments as well as assisting Senior Management at Corporate in controlling and planning their expenses in preparation of their annual budget and quarterly forecasts;

• Works with the UK finance team to collect and analyze monthly reporting packages for all UK based corporate departments and distributes them to leadership.

• Assists in the preparation of Board reporting packages and other data used for external reporting;

• Assists in the collection, consolidation, and analysis of the Global CARS process to manage all non-IT Capex spend globally.

• Works closely with Corporate Department Heads to collect and compile data and statistics to understand their business operations and results;

• Work with various Corporate leaders to examine current financial processes like invoice submissions, coding, forecasting, etc. to identify and rectify any pain points.

• Gathers data and provides financial analyses to facilitate key business decisions and strategic planning, communicating the results to Senior Management;

• Assists in the development and maintenance of financial models, such as long-range plans, as well as tools for monitoring business performance and forecasting;

• Prepares Corporate accruals and re-class entries related to monthly and quarterly closings;

• Evaluates and implements opportunities for streamlining of existing processes, reducing the manual nature of tasks while improving financial accuracy of reporting and actuals;

• Responsible for ad-hoc invoice submissions, coding, vendor set-ups and payment status tracking for all corporate departments.

• Manages project accounting process/coding and reporting for all Corporate and Recorded Music overhead departments;

• Tracks Corporate cash outflow for various projects/initiatives; and

• Performs various ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

About you:

• Strong analytical skills;

• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Hyperion and SAP a plus, proficiency using Microsoft Office’s Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications;

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build partnerships with client groups;

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and effectively while working under pressure; and

• Ability to manage multiple assignments at any given time and prioritize them effectively and appropriately.

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years’ relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business is required

About us:

As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, 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. Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We’re the home to WMX – the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Music With Vision & Voice.

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.

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Effective October 1st, 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.

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Salary Range

$110,000 to $130,000 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.

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