Full-Time

Business Operations Analyst

Posted on 11/21/2024

Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$48.3k - $69kAnnually

+ Equity

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Candidates can be within the Eastern time zone.

Category
Project Management
Business Development
Operations & Logistics
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience with ad operations, billing, contract management, and reviewing and analyzing sales order and sales agreements.
  • You have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance and Accounting.
  • Experience with growth companies in high technology, advertising sales, music or entertainment industries.
  • Knowledge of SOX, billing and local compliance.
  • Brings a detail-oriented and hands-on style and the ability to prioritize and deliver results in a fast paced company with a wide variety of critical initiatives.
  • Have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • You are able to handle and self-manage involvement in multiple concurrent projects with varying priorities.
  • Proven comfort working in a highly dynamic environment, able to anticipate change and move projects quickly through the cycle to execution.
  • You have established proven connections with internal and external partner teams.
  • You have experience working within CRMs, Order Management Systems, ad servers and other digital media tech systems, and are experienced in tools like Excel and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
  • Report and assess weekly campaign performance for large executions and deals.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of campaign delivery to Accounting team.
  • Analyze and review Insertion Orders and other sales agreements to ensure adherence and enforcement with policies and contract terms.
  • Verify sales opportunities in Global CRM & Order Management System for completeness & alignment with delivery metrics.
  • Support special projects, system implementations and improvements as well as perform ad hoc analyses.
  • Develop operational processes that ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting, and work with Biz Ops teams to automate various elements to ensure long-term scalability for new revenue streams.
  • Collaborate with key partners and assist in month end close analysis.
  • Collaborate in close partnership with key collaborators and cross-functional partners on all project requirements, inclusive of Sales, P&I, Ad Ops, Finance, Compliance and Marketing.
  • Attend regular status meetings with cross-functional teams.
  • Support the execution of key improvement initiatives using data-driven insights to deliver positive customer outcomes.
  • Rigorously handle project scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon parameters and deadlines.

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which is supported by ads, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spotify's continuous innovation, such as the AI DJ and new podcast features, keeps the platform fresh and engaging for users.
  • The company's global reach and diverse content library provide ample opportunities for cultural impact and market expansion.
  • Spotify's dual revenue streams from subscriptions and advertising offer financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive music streaming market requires constant innovation to maintain user interest and market share.
  • Dependence on licensing agreements with music labels could lead to increased costs or content limitations.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify's extensive music library and personalized playlists set it apart from competitors like Apple Music and Amazon Music.
  • The freemium model allows Spotify to cater to a wide range of users, from those who prefer free, ad-supported listening to those willing to pay for premium features.
  • Spotify's innovative features like AI DJ and podcast comment sections enhance user engagement and offer unique experiences not commonly found on other platforms.

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Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

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