Senior Manager, Finance, IRL Ventures

Spotify is looking for a seasoned Senior Manager to join our Finance team to support the evaluation and potential operation of new in‑person experiences. As Spotify continues to evolve beyond digital streaming, we are exploring initiatives that bridge the gap between our platform’s global reach and the physical world.

This is a "foundational" finance role responsible for building the investment models, unit economic frameworks, and operational governance for these new initiatives. You will partner with leadership and the business to produce scenario analysis and manage the financial lifecycle of infrastructure and operational investments.

• Modeling: Lead the development of multi‑year financial models for capital‑intensive projects, managing budgets and long‑term recoupment cycles.
• Unit Economics: Partner with the business to determine the appropriate "Single Unit" P&L framework. Analyze revenue drivers (including secondary monetization streams) and cost structures to ensure investments meet IRR and cash‑flow targets.
• Market Entry Analysis: Partner with the business to evaluate commercial structures and regional economic variables to optimize potential roadmaps.
• Performance Governance: Establish the reporting infrastructure for these new initiatives, translating operations into clear financial narratives for leadership.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Act as the primary finance lead for a diverse team of operators across Spotify.

• Experienced Finance Professional: 6+ years in FP&A, Corporate Development, or Investment Banking. Experience in industries with physical footprints (e.g., Real Estate, Hospitality, Retail, or Entertainment) is highly preferred.
• Sophisticated Modeler: Can build dynamic models that handle complex variables like construction ramp‑ups, negative working capital, and lease capitalization and distill models into key assumptions.
• Trust Builder: You have a "sharp eye for detail” along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders both in Finance and across Spotify through clear, data‑driven narratives and investment cases.
• Operational Mindset: You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and building processes from scratch in a fast‑paced, flat organizational structure.
• Systems Familiarity: Comfortable with automated reporting tools (Netsuite/Adaptive, Workday Financials) and an interest in leveraging AI to drive analytical throughput.

• This role is based in New York, NY.
• We offer flexibility to work where you work best. Some in‑person meetings are required; you are expected to come into the office 2‑3 days per week.
• Working hours align with the EST zone for collaboration.

The United States base range for this position is $152,981–$218,544 plus equity. The benefits available include health insurance, six‑month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 23 paid days off, and 13 paid flexible holidays.

Spotify is an equal‑opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward‑thinking!

Bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.