Senior Analyst, FP&A, Music Publishing Deal Analysis
About the position You’ll join the Music Publishing Deal Analysis team within FP&A, where we partner closely with Licensing, Legal, and Finance to shape the economics behind Spotify’s music business. This team plays a key role in evaluating and structuring publishing deals that support creators while ensuring long-term sustainability for Spotify. You’ll work at the intersection of music, data, and strategy, helping translate complex agreements into clear financial insights that guide decision-making. Responsibilities • Partner with Licensing, Accounting, and Legal teams to evaluate global and regional music publishing deals • Build and maintain financial models to assess deal economics, including scenario and sensitivity analysis • Translate contract terms into clear financial insights and materials to support decision-making • Track and develop KPIs to evaluate deal performance and long-term cost impact • Collaborate with Finance, Data, Engineering, and Product teams to support deal implementation and strategy • Communicate financial risks and opportunities to stakeholders and leadership in a clear, actionable way • Support ongoing deal operations, including amendments, renewals, and new rights categories • Improve internal tools, templates, and processes to streamline deal analysis • Stay informed on music industry trends, including publishing, independent labels, and regulatory changes Requirements • You have 3+ years experience in FP&A, deal analysis, investment banking, consulting, or a similar analytical role • You are experienced in building financial models and working through structured analytical problems independently • You are comfortable working with large datasets and have experience with SQL or similar tools • You are interested in developing technical skills, including exposure to AI-enabled tools and workflows • You can interpret commercial terms and collaborate effectively with Legal, Business Affairs, or deal-focused teams • You balance strong attention to detail with sound judgment on priorities and materiality • You communicate clearly and can explain complex analysis to a range of stakeholders • You are curious, ask thoughtful questions, and enjoy building expertise in complex domains Benefits • health insurance • six-month paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan • monthly meal allowance • 23 paid days off • paid flexible holidays • paid sick leave