Analyst, Advertising Finance at Spotify New York, NY

Analyst, Advertising Finance job at Spotify. New York, NY. We’re seeking a motivated entry‑level Analyst to join our Advertising Finance team. In this role, you’ll support the management of operational expense (OPEX), headcount, discretionary spend, bonus, and commissions budgets for the global Ads business. You will track, analyze, and report on these budgets to ensure alignment with approved plans and business objectives. You will collaborate closely with HR, Sales, Marketing, Product & Design, Engineering, and R&D to monitor spend and workforce trends, identify risks and opportunities, and support monthly close and forecasting processes. Your detailed variance analysis and actionable insights will enable leadership to make informed decisions and maintain financial discipline across the Ads organization. This position offers broad exposure to finance operations and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced environment—a great opportunity to develop deep expertise and have a tangible impact. What You’ll Do Support month‑end close for Advertising OPEX and headcount by reviewing actuals, analyzing key variances, and summarizing trends. Prepare and distribute regular financial reports and insights to Advertising leadership, highlighting spend trends, pacing, and key risks. Partner closely with HR and Talent Acquisition to maintain accurate headcount tracking, hiring forecasts, and workforce planning. Collaborate with business partners to develop accurate forecasts for OPEX, headcount, bonus and commissions, analyzing changes from prior forecasts to support informed decision‑making. Facilitate expense reclassification efforts to maintain clean, accurate financial data. Review and approve purchase orders and contracts above defined thresholds, ensuring correct coding and compliance. Communicate financial insights effectively through storytelling and collaboration. Use tools such as SQL and Tableau to analyze trends, establish reporting, and surface key insights. Who You Are Bachelor’s degree required. 2+ years of experience in a complex, data‑driven business environment. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with sharp attention to detail. Advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency (modeling, large dataset analysis, pivot tables). Experience with headcount, OPEX, and/or commission and bonus planning preferred. Familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights), ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Coupa), and BI platforms (e.g., SQL, Tableau) is a plus. Excellent communicator and collaborator, comfortable partnering across HR, Sales, Marketing, and R&D. Highly organized, proactive, and reliable—able to manage several priorities and meet deadlines. Where You’ll Be This role is based in New York, NY. We offer flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in‑person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come into the office 2‑3 days per week. Working hours? We operate within the EST zone for collaboration. The United States base range for this position is $67,172.00 - $95,960.00 plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six‑month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave. This range encompasses multiple levels. Leveling is determined during the interview process. Placement in a level depends on relevant work history and interview performance. Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Itlearn360