Financial Analyst, Royalty & Revenue, Ceremony of Roses

Financial Analyst, Royalty & Revenue, Ceremony of Roses

United States, California, Los Angeles

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.

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As the Financial Analyst, Royalty & Revenue at Ceremony of Roses you will support royalty reporting, revenue analysis, and financial forecasting across multiple revenue streams including Tour, Ecommerce, Retail, and Licensing. Success in this role means having strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for internal stakeholders and leadership teams. This is an office-first role located in Culver City, CA and requires working 4 days in office per week.

What You'll Do:

Royalty Reporting & Revenue Analysis

• Prepare and maintain royalty statements across multiple revenue channels including Tour, Ecommerce, Retail, and Licensing.
• Review contracts and agreements to ensure accurate interpretation and reporting of royalty terms.
• Reconcile revenue data and validate inputs used in royalty calculations.
• Assist in identifying discrepancies and resolving reporting issues.

Financial Forecasting & Reporting

• Maintain and update monthly and quarterly forecasting models for multiple revenue streams.
• Analyze forecast performance by comparing actual results to projections and providing variance explanations.
• Prepare reporting materials and presentations for internal stakeholders and leadership meetings.

Margin & Performance Analysis

• Perform margin analysis for product launches and merchandise drops across revenue channels.
• Identify trends, profitability drivers, and opportunities for operational improvements.
• Provide insights to support pricing, inventory, and product strategy decisions.

Accounting & Month-End Close

• Support month-end close activities including preparation of revenue and tour-related accruals.
• Assist in reconciling financial data between operational systems and the general ledger.
• Partner with the Accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Ad Hoc Analysis & Projects

• Support leadership with financial modeling, presentations, and strategic analysis.
• Assist with process improvements and automation initiatives for reporting and forecasting workflows.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects related to revenue growth and financial optimization.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 24 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret contracts and financial agreements.
• Experience with royalty reporting or revenue-share business models.
• Experience working with Ecommerce, retail, or consumer product revenue streams.
• Familiarity with SAP systems or financial reporting tools.
• Experience preparing executive-level financial presentations.

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.

California Pay Range

$71,000 - $80,000 USD

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