Joining a global Corporate Finance team, the Junior Analyst will be based in our London office and highly involved with Kobalt’s deal processes. Working closely with our senior management team, creative, legal and accounting teams, the team oversees all financial forecasting activities, forecast and budget tracking, deployment tracking as well as supporting writer signings and M&A activities.

Alongside the support of a more experienced financial analyst, you will undertake investment evaluations catalogue and company acquisitions as well as the signing of various bands, artists and songwriters. You will support the corporate FP&A function undertaking company level forecasts and owning regular reporting to senior management. The Jnr Analyst will also undergo a 6 month rotation in the accounting team.

See below for what skills and experience we are looking for, but the ideal candidate for this position is ambitious but also flexible and can adapt to growing and changing environments. You also have a keen interest in the music industry and a passion for making the industry more fair and rewarding for creators.

WHAT DOES A JUNIOR ANALYST AT KOBALT DO?

• You will support the update of forecasts (covering P&L, cash flow and KPIs)
• You will work on delivery of regular weekly/monthly/quarterly management reporting and liaising with the accounting team
• Perform benchmarking and data analysis to evaluate potential new advances
• Partnering with Creative team to analyse new signings and support negotiations
• You assist senior members of the team with catalogue and company acquisitions and other any other financial due diligence as well as monitoring deal performance and forecasting
• You may also be asked to conduct industry and deal specific research or support the team with various presentations

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• It’s preferred if you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or relevant Business degree or experience in an investment environment such as investment banking, PE or VC, consultancy, intellectual property, investment management or with a major corporation
• You have strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data providing meaningful and useful analysis for decision making purposes so high proficiency in Excel is essential
• You have an ability to formulate opinions and discuss merits and weaknesses of potential investments is essential
• You are a team player with strong communication and presentation skills, ensuring clear and accurate presentation of findings to stakeholders
• You have an ability to efficiently manage multiple task, data inputs and stakeholders within tight deadlines and fast paced environments

WHY CHOOSE US?

At Kobalt we’ve prioritised creators since we first started in 2000. Our music services and the technology we’ve built helps make the industry more fair and rewarding for artists. We’re trusted by some of the world’s biggest names like Phoebe Bridgers, Nick Cave, Wolf Alice and Sam Fender and songwriters such as Simon Aldred (Rag N Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts). We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.

Work-Life Balance: Our hybrid work model ensures close relationships with your team, the perks of office life, and the flexibility to work from home.

Global Corporate Discounts: You get access to Perkbox gives you access to over 4,000 perks and discounts worldwide.

Leave Entitlement: On top of generous leave entitlement, our offices close between Christmas & New Years Days, plus we give 4 additional days a year for self-care. In the summer period, we also enjoy Friday afternoons off during July and August.

Good Vibes: We provide a subscription to Calm, access to the Perkbox Wellbeing Hub, and an employee assistance program to support your well-being.

Family friendly benefits: Enhanced health insurance, pension and parental leave entitlement.

Learning Opportunities: We offer a range of tools and support to help you stay on track with your development goals, so you can grow and succeed in your career.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. A full DBS check will be conducted on acceptance of the offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.