Finance Automation Analyst AQ-12466 - #2117231

Aquent is proud to partner with a globally recognized leader in technology and innovation, a company renowned for revolutionizing industries and inspiring wonder through its diverse talent and groundbreaking ideas. This organization fosters an environment where innovation thrives, from cutting-edge technology to industry-leading environmental initiatives. We are seeking exceptional talent to join their team and contribute to their ongoing success.

Are you ready to make a significant impact by transforming financial operations and royalty processes within a dynamic creative services division? We are searching for a visionary analyst who will lead the charge in automating critical financial and royalty workflows. In this pivotal role, you won’t just optimize processes; you’ll directly empower emerging creative talent by ensuring seamless and accurate financial operations, directly contributing to their success and the overall growth of the business. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of financial management for a company dedicated to supporting the next generation of creators.

Key Responsibilities

• Build automated checks for revenue reconciliations between digital service provider sales reports and internal systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct VAT reconciliations on royalty statements, maintaining compliance and precision.
• Standardize the ingestion of sales statements as external partners evolve, ensuring consistent and reliable data flow.
• Identify manual workflows and design scalable, automated replacements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Finance and Royalty leads to drive continuous system improvements and innovations.
• Develop clear and comprehensive documentation and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure operational clarity and consistency.
• Undertake various ad-hoc projects as directed by Finance and Royalty leadership, contributing to diverse strategic initiatives.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Demonstrated, hands-on experience in automating finance workflows from end to end.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets and developing robust reconciliation logic.
• A collaborative and cross-functional working style, effectively engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Working knowledge of automation and analytics tools, including Power Query, SQL, or Python.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• A strong background in Finance within the creative or media industry, ideally with experience at a company supporting creators or artists, coupled with a solid understanding of intellectual property royalty contracts and provisions.
• Hands-on experience with finance and royalty systems.
• Knowledge of royalties related to creative works or intellectual property is a significant advantage.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Our Client is a multinational technology company that boasts some of the most popular consumer electronics on the planet. They also offer prolific media and entertainment services, software, cloud services, fitness accessories, and payment solutions.

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Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

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