FP&A Analyst – Recorded Music, Publishing

Role Overview

• Lead monthly forecast preparation and contribute to annual budget and long-range planning for Recorded Music and Publishing P&Ls
• Prepare comprehensive variance analyses, executive dashboards, and monthly business reviews with clear narrative and actionable insights
• Support corporate FP&A on consolidation, scenario planning, and board-level reporting
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Model streaming consumption trends, catalog performance, and frontline release trajectories across key markets and DSPs
• Analyze Publishing income streams including performance, mechanical, synch, and direct licensing revenue
• Develop revenue projections incorporating market dynamics, release slate timing, and royalty settlement patterns
• Lead reconciliation efforts with Accounting and Royalty teams on actuals vs. forecast
• Evaluate new artist and songwriter deals through ROI modeling, recoupment analysis, and deal structure assessment
• Partner with A&R and Marketing to model campaign performance, track project budgets, and assess expected vs. actual results
• Provide analytical support for catalog acquisition opportunities and investment cases
• Prepare release forecast updates and performance analytics for leadership meetings
• Build and maintain financial models supporting pricing strategies, distribution scenarios, catalog monetization, and new revenue initiatives
• Develop operational dashboards surfacing key trends across streaming, synch, catalog performance, and commercial activity
• Identify opportunities to enhance data quality, streamline planning processes, and improve forecast reliability
• Conduct ad hoc analysis for strategic initiatives and business development opportunities
• Partner with A&R, Marketing, Business Affairs, Royalty Accounting, Synch, Publishing Administration, and International teams
• Work with BI/analytics teams to improve consumption and royalty data accessibility and accuracy
• Communicate financial insights effectively to both finance and creative stakeholders
• Build strong working relationships across the organization to enhance information flow

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or relevant analytical roles
• Strong understanding of music industry economics including streaming revenue, recoupment mechanics, royalty structures, and catalog dynamics
• Advanced Excel/Sheets modeling capabilities and experience building scenario-based financial models
• Proficiency with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, PowerBI) preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Tech Stack

• Tableau

Benefits

• Ownership: Equity participation for everyone
• Health & Wealth: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus 401(k) with company match
• Performance Rewards: Annual bonuses tied to results
• Flexibility: Flexible PTO and hybrid in-office schedules for those in NYC
• Access: Live shows, festivals, and the music community you're helping create
• Growth: Learn from people who've built careers at majors, independents, and startups