Senior Manager, Portfolio Management and Analysis

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

Job Purpose: This role will analyze deal profitability across the Sony Music Publishing catalog and identify best practices to replicate and enhance profitability.  By utilizing both catalogued and disparate data, the Manager will provide strategic profitability analysis and drive improvement and insight throughout the organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Create and deliver profitability analyses on segments of Sony/ATV’s commercial music, film/TV, and production music businesses throughout the world

• Coordinate discussion with senior management, A&R staff, and Administration staff to facilitate management of investment portfolios and to provide context around recent activity

• Review deals with highest outstanding advance balances and commitments with A&R and senior management executives

• Act as point person with information technology specialists to conceptualize and implement systematic profitability tracking solutions

• Utilize warehoused data and business intelligence tools to create regular and bespoke reporting of royalty and investment information for senior management and Finance department

• Prepare or assist with special projects as needed

Who You Are:

• 3 or more years of music industry related experience, or similar experience in finance-related fields

• BS/BA degree in Music Business, Business Administration, Finance or related field

• Must be aligned with Sony’s Values and Purpose

• You use communication and presentation skills to engage, inspire and influence all levels of management and employees

• You can work independently, maintain reporting schedule and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• You understand copyright, financial and administrative concepts within music publishing preferred

• You proactively engage with data to anticipate potential opportunities and areas of concern

• Established problem-solving skills and ability to apply them within various technology applications

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including experience with data analysis and modeling required

• Advanced proficiency with query-building language (e.g. SQL), programming language (e.g. Python) and business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) strongly considered

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters

• Domestic and International travel may be required

• Irregular work schedule may be required

• Ability to communicate in language other than English preferred but not required

What We Give You:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you can fuel the creative journey

• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork

• 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