Analyst, Podcast FP&A

About the position

Spotify’s Podcast FPA group is seeking an exceptional Analyst to join its team. In this role, you will help support a wide cross-section of Spotify’s financial planning and analysis work, ranging from the division's long-term financial plan to new and individual initiatives. You will be working closely with incumbent Managers and Senior Analysts on the team, supporting core FP&A responsibilities and be a key business partner as Spotify continues to evolve the podcasting ecosystem. The team is tasked to support the Podcast Vertical on all things FP&A including forecasting, reporting, performance analysis, investment decisioning and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop guidance and financial update materials for Podcast leads and the corporate FP&A team, including variance analyses from forecasts across Advertising, Video, and Operating Expenses.
• Maintain detailed and dynamic financial models to support quarterly forecasts, budgeting, and long-range planning across the Podcast Vertical P&L.
• Support reporting and detailed analysis of global Advertising sales revenue.
• Prepare reporting and financial updates across Video initiatives, including maintaining consumption and payout models.
• Develop data infrastructure for advertisement, video, and operating expense reporting and analysis, including the preparation of business-facing materials, such as dashboards.
• Support deal evaluation by providing financial reporting, analysis, and project performance tracking.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant financial modeling experience in a complex and data-driven business environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with a deep understanding of model architecture, formula efficiency, pivot tables, and macros.
• Experience with Tableau and SQL are a plus.
• Strong quantitative skills and business acumen, with the ability to drive projects from start to finish.
• Experience distilling complexity into articulate narratives that cater to diverse audiences, especially those who are not quantitative or technical.
• Intellectual curiosity, the ability to stay organized, and a proactive approach to learning and execution.
• An entrepreneurial, collaborative, and 'can-do' personality with a track record for nurturing strong cross-functional relationships.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Six month paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 23 paid days off
• 13 paid flexible holidays
• Paid sick leave