Financial Analyst, Music Royalties

The Contingent Compensation team manages success-based compensation to our talent and other rightsholders. This includes all varieties of royalties, profit participations, revenue sharing, bonuses, and backend buyouts related to content distribution and exploitation of ancillary rights like consumer products, music, and gaming.

What You Will Do

Support Netflix music publishing and record royalty workflows. Analyze legal agreements and prepare royalty statements and payments based on contractual terms. Exercise sound judgment in assessing the financial impact of music royalties on Netflix’s P&L and balance sheet.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of music distribution and royalties, related contracts, and general financial principles. This role will require data analysis and financial modeling related to music royalties, the ability to maintain business relationships (internal and external), and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial details in a clear, concise manner.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience working in music royalties, preferably at a CMO, music publisher, record label, or Film/TV Studio
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with royalty or rights management systems is strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and comfort working with large, complex datasets
• SQL is a plus
• Experience reading and interpreting legal agreements
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues and problem-solve effectively
• Thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, and demonstrate strong judgment in the face of ambiguity
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and external stakeholders
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong drive to learn and grow in the role

Benefits

• Health Plans
• Mental Health support
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Stock Option Program
• Disability Programs
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family-forming benefits
• Life and Serious Injury Benefits
• Paid leave of absence programs
• 35 days annually for paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off)
• Flexible time off