SVP Finance - Ceremony of Roses

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At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

Ceremony of Roses is looking for a strategic and growth-focused SVP Global Head of Finance to lead our financial operations and strategy as we continue to expand our global footprint. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company's global operations, ensuring financial health, profitability, and strategic growth. This executive will provide financial leadership, develop robust financial strategies, manage and optimize revenue streams across multiple business lines, including licensing, direct-to-consumer sales, e-commerce and retail partnerships.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives and drive global growth.
• Partner with the CEO, CBO & COO to align financial planning with business strategy and expansion goals
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team on financial growth opportunities and cost optimizations.

Financial Operations and Compliance

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management and performance tracking to drive profitability.
• Ensure compliance with international financial regulations, tax laws and corporate governance standards.
• Design and implement best-in-class financial controls, systems, and reporting processes to support business scalability.
• Partner with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiencies and financial reporting.

Revenue & Profitability Optimization

• Evaluate and optimize product margins, licensing agreements and supply chain costs.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and product teams to enhance revenue forecasting and performance
• Lead capital management initiatives, including fundraising, investments, and M&A activities.
• Develop financial models and scenario planning to guide strategic decision-making

Function & People Leadership

• Stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
• Build, develop, mentor and coach a high-performing finance team to support business expansion, creativity and innovation.

• You have extensive executive experience of financial leadership, with time in a senior finance role within the merchandising, retail, e-commerce or consumer goods industries.
• You have a proven track record in managing financial operations across multiple countries and currencies
• You are a strategic thinker with the ability to balance financial discipline and business growth.
• You are seen as an expert in corporate finance, strategic planning, and financial risk management.
• You have experience in optimizing financial performance and driving business growth.
• You are known for your excellent leadership and team management capabilities, creating an inclusive environment that fuels excellence and elevates each other.
• You have strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills, as well as experience working with global stakeholders.
• You act responsibly, are solution focused, agile, with a bias to action as much as you are focused on accuracy and details.
• You have significant experience in mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising activities.
• You hold a deep understanding of global financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• You hold a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess

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