Data Analyst, Royalties, 12m FTC
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
22-04-2025
Job Specifications
Come As You Are.
As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.
All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’
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
About the Company
Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences. With 20 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading a... Know more
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