FP&A Analyst, Audiobooks at Spotify

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

2+ years of relevant financial modeling experience in a complex and data-driven business environment
Strong quantitative skills and business acumen, with the ability to drive projects from start to finish
Not afraid of detail and granularity
Experience distilling complexity into articulate narratives and well-synthesized recommendations for diverse audiences, especially non-quantitative or non-technical ones
Intellectual curiosity, ability to stay organized, and proactive approach to learning and execution
Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and “can-do” personality with a track record of nurturing strong cross-functional relationships
Familiarity with SaaS and/or content licensing business models (a plus)
Experience with Generative AI agents, SQL, and Business Intelligence tools (Tableau, Looker) (a plus)

Responsibilities

Support global Licensing teams with the negotiation of Spotify’s audiobook publishing and distribution deals through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business insights
Contribute to ad hoc analyses and business case modeling that support Spotify’s FP&A, Business, and Product teams to help support business planning decisions
Help produce a monthly actuals-to-forecast variance analysis on the impacts from audiobook deals, identifying actionable opportunities and KPI trends
Assist in delivering quarterly forecasts by building detailed royalty projection models for audiobooks across all countries where Spotify is live
Collaborate closely with Spotify’s Legal, Accounting, and Finance teams to interpret and implement deal terms, track the financial performance of licensing deals, and assess risks and opportunities
Streamline and optimize current processes, leveraging technology (e.g., AI-Assisted Workflows, Macros, BigQuery connectors) to systematically pull and consolidate data in an efficient way

Skills

Financial Modeling

Scenario Analysis

Royalty Projections

Variance Analysis

Forecasting

BigQuery

Macros

AI-Assisted Workflows

Quantitative Analysis

Content Licensing

Spotify

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

About Spotify

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 includes advertisements, 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.

Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2,004.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

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

Risks

Accidental display of adult content may harm Spotify's reputation.

Creating its own music to avoid royalties could lead to legal issues.

Layoffs may affect Spotify's operational efficiency and employee morale.

Differentiation

Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.

The platform's user-friendly interface enhances user experience and engagement.

Spotify's personalized playlists cater to individual user preferences.

Upsides

Spotify's AI-powered Wrapped feature enhances user engagement and personalization.

Expansion into political podcasting taps into new audience segments.

Growing podcast popularity in Africa presents expansion opportunities for Spotify.

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