Analyst, Finance in England

The Role
Kobalt Music is seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Global Finance team and support financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the business.
This role plays a vital part in providing accurate insights that help drive strategic and operational decisions.
You\’ll work closely with senior finance and operational leaders to deliver reports, track budgets, and provide financial analysis that drives efficiency and commercial impact.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and collaborating across teams in a fast-moving, creative environment.
What You\’ll Do
You\’ll support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including key financial metrics and commentary for leadership.
You\’ll help track performance against budget, identify variances, and provide recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
You\’ll build and maintain models for forecasting and scenario planning, partnering with department heads to manage spend and track resources.
You\’ll also work to improve the efficiency and accuracy of reporting through automation and streamlined processes.
Alongside these core responsibilities, you\’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Royalties, and FP&A ensuring financial data is consistent and reliable across systems.
Your work will help Kobalt maintain transparency and accountability in its financial performance while supporting innovation and growth across the business.
Who You Are
Experienced in financial analysis, accounting, or FP&A ideally within the music, media, or technology sector.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); experience with NetSuite, Power BI, or SQL is a plus.
Strong analytical thinker with great attention to detail and a passion for uncovering insights.
Confident communicator who can explain complex financial data clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Collaborative, curious, and proactive — comfortable working in a dynamic, global team.
What Success Looks Like
By Month 3:
You\’ll have a clear understanding of Kobalt\’s reporting processes, tools, and financial systems, supporting accurate month-end close and key management reports.
By Month 6:
You\’ll be confidently managing reporting cycles and providing insight into performance trends, helping teams make informed financial decisions.
By Year 1:
You\’ll be a trusted finance partner across the business, driving process improvements and shaping the way we report, forecast, and interpret financial performance.
Key Behaviours for Success
Analytical Precision:
You maintain accuracy and consistency across all financial data, ensuring insights are grounded in reliable analysis.
Collaboration:
You work closely with colleagues across departments, sharing information openly and building trust to deliver shared goals.
Ownership:
You take accountability for your work, follow through on commitments, and actively look for opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.
Interview Process
Introductory call with a member of our Recruitment Team
Interviews with the Finance leadership team
Task or case study (role dependent)
Final stage interview and Q&A
Feedback at each stage
We aim to complete the full interview process from the initial screening call to the offer within
three to four working weeks
, keeping you updated every step of the way.
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