What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Analyst position at WSG Brands?
Job Description: Analyst, Finance
The Finance & Accounting Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the financial performance and strategic growth of the company’s global licensing platform. This individual will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, analyzing royalty streams, supporting forecasting and budgeting processes, and providing data-driven insights to optimize category and regional performance.
This role sits at the intersection of accounting, finance, and licensing, requiring both strong analytical rigor and a commercial understanding of licensing structures, distribution models, and brand monetization.
Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of all accounting records.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for leadership and investors
- Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
- Assist with annual reviews, tax preparation, and compliance requirements.
Licensing & Royalty Analytics
- Track, reconcile, and analyze royalty income, minimum guarantees (MGs), advances, and earn-outs across all licensing partners.
- Monitor licensee performance vs. contractual obligations (sell-through, reporting accuracy, payment timing)
- Build and maintain royalty reporting models across categories and regions
- Identify revenue leakage, underreporting risks, and optimization opportunities
Deal Evaluation & Financial Modeling
- Support financial analysis of new licensing deals, including:
- Royalty rate structures
- MG scenarios and downside protection
- Territory and category expansion opportunities
- Build pro forma models to assess deal profitability and long-term value creation
- Partner with business development and legal teams to evaluate commercial terms and financial impact
Forecasting & Budgeting
- Develop and manage revenue forecasts across licensing streams
- Support annual budgeting and long-range planning (LRP) processes
- Analyze variances between actuals vs. forecast and provide actionable insights
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Licensing, Business Development, Legal, and Operations teams
- Support contract interpretation related to financial terms (royalties, deductions, net sales definitions)
- Assist in audits of licensees and distributors, where applicable
Experience & Qualifications
Required
- 5-8years of experience in:
- Accounting (public or private), financial analysis, FP&A, transaction advisory, or a combination of some or all of the above
- Experience within licensing, consumer brands, retail, or wholesale
- Strong financial modeling and Excel skills (advanced)
- Understanding of revenue recognition, P&L drivers, and forecasting methodologies
- Experience working with multi-entity or global business structures
Preferred
- Exposure to licensing agreements (royalties, MGs, net sales definitions, distributor models)
- Experience working with general ledger software
- Experience analyzing DTC, wholesale, and licensing revenue streams
- Familiarity with contract terms impacting financial outcomes
Core Competencies
- Analytical and detail-oriented with strong financial acumen
- Commercial mindset with the ability to connect numbers to business strategy
- Strong communication skills—able to present insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple brands, partners, and revenue streams
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Please email all resumes to brian@wsgbrands.com