About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and music-passionate Senior Analyst to join our centralized finance team servicing the Sony Music US Front Line Label Group (encompassing Columbia Records, RCA Records, Epic Records, Arista Records, Sony Music Nashville, Provident Entertainment, and Ultra Records). This position plays a key role in supporting the budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis for one or more labels, working cross-functionally with Marketing Planning and Business Operations colleagues to deliver insights that drive artist development, label profitability, and strategic decision-making. Your efforts will help the labels balance creative ambition with fiscal discipline, ensuring sustainable growth in an evolving music industry.

What you'll do:

Forecasting and Budgeting: Support the preparation and management of the annual budgets and forecasts for your assigned label(s) in the areas of domestic and international sales, variable cost of sales, other revenue, and other income/expense; Maintain revenue and label P&L budget and forecast models, ensuring consistency with other US Front Line labels and corporate guidance.
Financial Analysis and Reporting: Maintain month-end P&L report for distribution to label finance leads, review general ledger activity and prepare journal entries as necessary; Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identify key drivers, and communicate variance analysis to supervisors/senior stakeholders; Execute daily sales reporting during the month to provide insight into revenue trends vs. projections.
Business Support: Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports, including artist project-level release P&L’s, revenue trend analyses, and artist profitability studies, and contribute to preparation of monthly management reporting packages.
Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and support implementation of financial tools or automation initiatives across the central US label finance function.
Collaboration: Work closely with multiple stakeholders, including central finance colleagues, label personnel, and global finance staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial inputs and outputs.
Audit & Compliance: Assist in internal & external audits, SOX compliance, and corporate reporting by performing account reconciliations and analysis, and providing requisite documentation.

Who you are:

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus) and 2–3 years of experience in accounting, financial planning & analysis or corporate finance, preferably in the music, entertainment, or media industry; Strong understanding of revenue recognition and cost structures within the recorded music business preferred.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (particularly Excel) and financial modeling, and eager to quickly learn proprietary company software and other applications; Data visualization software experience (Tableau/Power BI) a plus.
You have a solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS and experience with enterprise-level ERP systems (SAP) and related reporting tools.
You have excellent analytical, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the company in a professional manner.
You are well-organized and detail-oriented balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture, and able to handle multiple concurrent tasks and adapt quickly to shifting priorities to meet deadlines on a timely basis.
You have the ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and manage multiple stakeholders.
You are an enthusiastic, achievement-oriented self-starter who takes initiative in appropriate situations, with a solutions-oriented mindset and positive work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
You value collaboration, innovation, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork.

What we give you:

You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

New York Pay Range

$75,000 - $80,000 USD

Sr. Analyst, Finance

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