Senior Analyst

Based in our New York office, the Senior Analyst will evaluate and analyze financial results. The individual will support various business partners by providing periodic expense reports and insightful analysis. The individual will be tasked to figure out ways to reduce inefficiencies and decrease costs. This role will also involve supporting the month-end process to ensure accurate financial results, budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc analysis.

If this sounds like you, then please share your story by filling out the application below. To get you in the right mood, have a listenhere to songs by our talented creators, especially curated to get you in the right mood when looking for the next challenge! 

WHAT DOES A FP&A SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST AT KOBALT DO?

• You work with business leaders to develop and maintain annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
• You perform variance analysis and deliver commentary of periodic results versus budget, forecasts and prior year spend in partnership with Accounting.
• You create, manage and maintain budget and expense models.
• You assist in essential month-end close processes including consolidated reporting.
• You analyze spend, draw conclusions and present recommendations on cost savings opportunities and efficiencies.
• You manage headcount by coordinating with People & Culture and monitoring progress against hiring plans.
• You drive continuous improvement through automation, develop robust reporting processes, and assist in documenting critical workflows.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, along with at least 3 years of progressive experience in Accounting or Financial Planning and Analysis.
• You have experience creating budget and forecasts using mainstream accounting software or financially-integrated systems such as Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, SAP, etc.
• You are a team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter with the ability to build organizational relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels.
• You are a critical thinker and strong problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to frame issues, articulate findings and present optimal solutions and options.
• You have experience working accurately and efficiently with high volumes of data under strict deadlines.
• You are proficient with PowerPoint and financial management/budgeting applications. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e. index & match, pivot tables) is a must.
• You are comfortable with changing requirements and priorities.

WHY CHOOSE US?

At Kobalt, we are Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered, and Transformative. We are Creatives. Our innovative services and technologies have transformed the music industry into a more fair and more rewarding place for artists. We are trusted by some of the world’s biggest names like Foo Fighters, Phoebe Bridgers, Ozuna, Paul McCartney, Karol G, Young Thug, Kali Uchis, FINNEAS, and Andrew Watt, and represent more than 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in the U.S. and U.K. 

Kobalt is dedicated to inclusiveness and to providing the resources and benefits needed to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages and professional development opportunities, and advocate an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not only fun, but also rewarding.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Application Requirements: Candidates will be asked to complete an Excel-based aptitude test. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. A full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

NYC Pay Transparency Law: The range provided is for NYC-based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than NYC may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. Pay range: $72,000 - $80,000