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Royalty Analyst (Director)
London
Join BMG’s team as the Director, Royalty Analyst, and play a pivotal role in our royalty and analytical operations. We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead in-depth income analysis, ensuring our clients receive accurate and timely royalty payments, and fostering strong collaborations across departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Be the main point of contact for any required and detailed analysis relating to client accounting – this could be generated by the client or by internal teams (e.g. A&R, Finance, Royalties).
- Proactively conduct various levels of income analysis for VIP clients, comparing client income against usage data and analysing trends.
- Work closely with other departments (Royalties, Finance and LBA) to address client issues and complete audits.
- Work with Director, Audits to complete specific complex analysis on client accounts (as required).
- Identify audit targets and initiate deep-dive internal reviews of royalty accountings for specific BMG catalogues.
- Thoroughly analyse data from various royalty sources to ensure accountings align with contractual provisions.
- Research and respond to client-related inquiries.
- Support the Senior Director, Royalties and Audit with any general client and internal queries requiring client royalties analysis.
- Report to Senior Director, Royalties and Audits and provide regular updates on activity carried out, escalating any issues as appropriate.
- Identify any necessary improvements to process or workflows and work with Senior Director, Royalties and Audits to implement these.
Your Profile
- Music publishing or recording experience, ideally in income tracking, audit, royalties or any other analytical role.
- Highly advanced excel skills.
- Experience with tracking and collaboration tools (such as Jira).
- Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
- Attention to detail is a must.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to translate detailed analysis into easily digestible commentary.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to prioritise work.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Now, what’s in it for you?
- 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
- Flexible working opportunities.
- 6 months full pay for all parents regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
- Subsidised gym membership.
- Private Health Insurance.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Annual gig allowance.
- Artist showcases.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Subscription to Headspace.
- Give As You Earn Scheme .
- Excellent development opportunities.
- A fun and sociable office environment.
Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!
About
BMG – est. 2008 – is the world’s fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG’s pitch is unique – a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.
BMG’s fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com
BMG is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Company: BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited
Country: United Kingdom
State/Region: London
City: London
Postal Code: W21AS
