Finance Analyst, The Orchard
Music distribution and licensing
Job no longer available
Music distribution and licensing
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be a technology-driven leader in music distribution and artist & label services.
Role
Who you are
- The successful candidate will be a part qualified finance professional with a can-do attitude who is willing to roll up their sleeves and immerse themselves in a fast paced, fun and rewarding environment which also offers excellent exposure to the workings of an international finance department within the music industry
- 1-2 years experience working in a finance department at a similar sized organisation
- You will be Part Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Positive, can do attitude
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Works well to tight deadlines
- Proactive with strong problem solving skills and ability to work under own initiative
What the job involves
- This is an integral role in the Orchard UK finance team, supporting the Director of Finance, the rest of the finance team and the wider Orchard UK business
- Assist Director of Finance with month end postings and P&L analysis
- Preparation of monthly audit file and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting label managers with financial related queries from labels
- Quarterly VAT & WHT submissions for all group entities
- New label coordination – ensure new labels are created in SAP accurately, with appropriate mapping / financial controls
- Financial system (expenses & purchase orders) admin and end user support
- Ad hoc finance projects and analysis
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The Orchard has spent 25 years offering independent artists a comprehensive set of music services, including marketing, sales, YouTube monetisation, and distribution and licensing across over 40 worldwide markets. The company has spent nearly a decade of that time operating as a subsidiary of Sony Music.
The addition of YouTube monetisation services a decade ago was a smart move for The Orchard - even if it’s landed the company in some hot copyfraud water for what some criticise as an overzealous approach to copyright infringement claims. It means that artists with The Orchard have more tools in their arsenal to combat the rise of streaming services, which have put independent artists in a difficult position regarding monetisation.
If the company wants to continue providing the best service for independent artists, however, it may need to be more proactive in accommodating new and highly influential trends in music marketing. TikTok, for example, has become a major tool for generating exposure, and many artists are experimenting independently with NFTs. The industry is moving at light speed, and The Orchard may need to pick up its pace to continue attracting independent talent.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
- An excellent range of benefits, like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance and income protection, plus loads of music biz perks
- We invest in your professional growth & development
Company HQ
NoHo, New York, NY
Leadership
Richard Gottehrer
(Founder & Chief Creative Officer)An original founder of the company back in 1997.
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