Job Description:

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and

music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing

creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into

stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that

underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

● Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in

culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force

behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is

the key to our future.

● Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about

the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a

great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections

across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and

fans.

● Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent.

Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re

committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on

our promises.

We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters

a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage

applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation,

race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other

characteristic or identity.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative

global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble

independent.

Job Title: VP, Finance

The VP, ADA Finance, is a critical role and will serve as the number two alongside the CFO in pursuit of achieving ADA’s global strategy and financial goals. This person will communicate and expand ADA’s value proposition to our global partners both internal and external, helping to achieve local and global financial objectives under a unified, global financial strategy.

The successful candidate will be experienced and knowledgeable regarding music distribution finance and a skilled driver of demonstrating relationships and juggling competing priorities on a global scale. This person will be responsible for supporting the CFO with delivery of the annual budget process and will have oversight over financial accounting and analysis, as well as direct management and partnership with Corporate FP&A over review & approval of all new global ADA deals. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for the growth and development of a 4-5 person finance team.

This person will partner with the ADA executive team in support of critical initiatives, including exploration of M&A opportunities, product and process integrations, and other ad-hoc projects as required. The successful candidate will also dbuild and maintainrelationships with the global Warner Music Group financial leaders and their teams in support of growing ADA’s presence locally. The candidate should be an entrepreneurial thinker and problem solver, capable of predicting problem areas and deploying solutions in real time.

Here you’ll get to:

● Lead Quarterly/Monthly closes including preparation/approval of various monthly/quarterly close entries. Requires working closely with the Center of Excellence and reviewing various analyses provided to ensure activity is accurately recorded.

● Perform variance and margin analysis to ensure accurate forecasts and resolve causes of fluctuations; Review other variance analysis prepared by finance staff to handle results.

● Analyze and report on ADA’s global financial performance and preparation of recurring financial reporting packages for both financial and non-financial audiences.

● Supervise the end-to-end deal analysis process, including preparation and review of financial models (DCF) for new signings and acquisitions, postmortem analyses, and presentations for C Suite and Board level deal approval processes with Warner Music Group Corporate.

● Continuously analyze, develop, and implement operational improvements for individual and team functions, as required.

● Focus on strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows.

● Partner with ADA commercial teams in researching new revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyzing internal operations, and identifying areas for cost reduction and process enhancement.

● Manage a finance team of 4-5 people providing direction, mentorship, and career development.

● Partner with the CFO and ADA executive team on global critical initiatives for ADA Worldwide

● Ensure policy compliance and internal controls.

● Participate in special projects and assignments as required.

About you:

● 4-year college degree with a major in accounting, finance, business, or music business

● 10 + years in management within the music business or entertainment industry

● Experience with ERP accounting systems; specifically SAP, S4HANA, and/or HFM

● Strong discernment & knowledge of general business practices, particularly with financial modeling (DCF, IRR, etc.)

● Proficient in Excel and Word, with preferred experience in SAP and Hyperion.

● Strong decision making, problem-solving, organization and analytical skills.

● Ability to adapt and thrive in a constantly evolving environment.

● Detail oriented and ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines.

● Excellent oral and written communication skills needed in interacting with Corporate and other internal/external parties.

● Possess strong analytical skills in reviewing accounting transactions.

● Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop staff.

We’d love it if you also had:

● CPA and/or a Master's degree in related field.

About us:

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling

powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

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Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.

Salary Range

$160,000 to $185,000 Annually

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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