Data Analyst, Royalties, 12m FTC

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Data Analyst (Royalties) - Royalties / Finance Project (12m FTC)

Join our Music Royalties team to assist with the delivery of a key strategic project. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency and completeness of royalty-related data across multiple platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about data management in the music industry who are ready to contribute to the evolution of our royalties processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Migration Strategy: Work with other members of the project team to develop the strategy and approach to the data cleaning of historic royalty data held in core systems.
• Data Validation and Cleansing: Review and validate royalty data with core BMG royalty system ensuring all information is accurate, consistent, and free of errors. . This includes checking royalty earnings, artist details, and contract information.
• Data Correction: Identify and resolve discrepancies in royalty data between systems. Collaborate with internal teams specifically Finance to address issues as needed.
• Data Migration and Integration: Assist in the migration of royalty data between systems, ensuring proper data formatting and alignment with other platforms and databases in line with project strategy.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare reports for the Project Manager to update on progress of data cleansing and migration. Maintain detailed records of data-cleansing activities for auditing and reference purposes.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with the local royalty, Finance and Technology teams to ensure data is properly integrated and royalty calculations are accurate.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Identify opportunities to streamline data cleansing processes, enhance data accuracy, and reduce errors in royalty distribution.
• Additional: Take part in E2E testing of key systems post migration to ensure accuracy and assist in any reconciliation activity.

Your Profile

• Proven experience in data management or data cleansing, preferably in the music industry or entertainment sector.
• Proven experience with music royalty systems, rights management, and metadata management ideally in the music industry.
• Understanding of music publishing and / or recording contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation) is required.
• Experience with database management tools or royalty software is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of SQL or data processing tools (e.g., Python, R) is a plus but not mandatory.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to spot discrepancies, ensure data consistency, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

Now, what's in it for you?

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
• Flexible working opportunities
• Subsidised gym membership
• Private Health Insurance
• Competitive pension scheme
• All parents, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, will receive 6 months of fully paid parental leave
• Annual gig allowance
• Artist showcases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Give As You Earn Scheme
• A fun and sociable office environment

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply