Financial Analyst - Corporate Development, Strategy, & Operations

Reports To: VP, Business Development

The Opportunity
In this role, you will support the Firebird Music investment team with research, analytics, and deal execution. You will report to the VP, Head of Business Development and work on acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships in various sectors of the music industry.

What You’ll Do
● Build and refine financial models (forecasts, transaction models, budgets) in the process of evaluating investments, acquisitions, JVs, and other strategic initiatives including optimizing portfolio company performance
● Underwrite and analyze artist management, recorded music, and publishing investment opportunities
● Provide quantitative underwriting support for Firebird's portfolio companies, in addition to support in the negotiation process with artists and writers
● Support due diligence work streams (i.e., business, financial, accounting, tax, legal DD)
● Gather and synthesize market intelligence to identify potential acquisitions and growth opportunities
● Develop competitive analysis of macro and micro trends impacting the music industry
● Break down complex financial problems into key factors and present findings to stakeholders
● Create insightful presentations summarizing data and financial analysis for senior management

Skills You’ll Need
● 1-3 years full-time work experience in a highly quantitative role
● Priority will be given to candidates with experience in investment banking/private equity and/or music industry corporate development/finance or business affairs
● Passion for and knowledge of music, entertainment, and technology business models, along with industry trends
● Quantitative precision and attention to detail;ability to produce complex analytical work with minimal supervision
● Highly developed interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate with both business and creative people
● Outstanding communication skills;ability to communicate and interact with C-Level executives
● Highly self-motivated and proactive by nature with strong presentation skills

City: New York City, NY / Los Angeles, CA / Nashville, TN