Manager, Finance

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.

AsManager you will report directly to the VP Financial Planning & Analysis in the centralized finance organization servicing the Sony Music US Front Line LabelGroup (encompassing Columbia Records, RCA Records, Epic Records, Arista Records, Sony Music Nashville, Provident Entertainment, and Ultra Records), withdotted-line reporting to the VP Finance of your assigned label(s). This role is responsible for driving accurate and insightful budgeting, forecasting, andfinancial analysis to support business decisions and optimize financial performance. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical finance skills with adeep understanding of the music industry's unique revenue and cost structures, and possess a curiosity about how creative, marketing, and commercialdecisions impact financial outcomes.

• Forecasting and Budgeting: Lead the preparation and maintenance of the budget and forecasts for your assigned label(s) in the areas of domestic andinternational sales, variable cost of sales, other revenue, and other income/expense; Coordinate and consolidate label-wide P&L budget and monthlyforecast updates inclusive of talent, marketing and overhead costs, ensuring consistency with other US Front Line labels and corporate guidance.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Maintain month-end P&L report, review general ledger activity and prepare journal entries as necessary; Investigateand explain monthly financial results, variances vs. budget, forecast and prior periods, and key business drivers; Execute daily sales reporting during themonth to provide insight into revenue trends vs. projections.
• Business Support: Act as the primary central US FP&A liaison to your assigned label(s), delivering meaningful financial commentary and analysis tosupport senior management reviews and decision-making; Manage the creation and update of artist project release P&L's and profitability analyses, andcoordinate preparation of monthly management reporting packages.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to develop improved processes, tools, and reporting capabilities across the central US label financefunction.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multiple stakeholders, including central finance colleagues, label personnel, and global finance staff to ensure accurateand timely delivery of financial inputs and outputs.
• Dual Reporting Structure: Ensure effective communication and coordination between your direct and dotted-line reporting managers to align on workflowand business priorities & objectives.
• Audit & Compliance: Support internal & external audits, SOX compliance, and corporate reporting by performing account reconciliations and analysis, andproviding requisite documentation.

• You have a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus) and 5-7 years of experience in 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 companysoftware 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 thecompany 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 adaptquickly 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 positivework ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• You value collaboration, innovation, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork.

• 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.