Senior Financial Analyst

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD: 

This is an opportunity to showcase your finance skills and business acumen at one of the major players in the music industry. You can grow professionally and personally in an environment where intelligence, innovation, and leadership are valued and rewarded. This position is responsible for various aspects of the preparation and consolidation of Plan, Forecast and Actuals for the Corporate Divisions.  This position will interact with Universal Music label Finance teams and the Central Accounting team to support the monthly close processes, document variance explanations, and analyze results. The individual will be preparing monthly/quarterly financial forecast and annual plan while also assisting with other ad hoc analyses as required.

This team works a Hybrid work schedule.

How you’ll CREATE: 

• Provide day to day finance support to the Corporate Divisions and liaise with the various business unit leaders on key elements of the forecast, plan, and monthly close.

• Prepare quarterly financial forecasts and annual plan and assist with the monthly cash forecast

• Analyze actual variances to budget and forecast for various Corporate Divisions and communicate any issues

• Maintain and update budget/forecast financial models and support departmental reviews and consolidation.

• Effectively analyze data (including general ledger account detail) to ensure accuracy of reporting.

• Drive efficiency by identifying areas for system improvement/ adoption as well as guiding continuous improvement efforts for financial analysis & reporting tools

• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.

Bring your VIBE: 

• Minimum 2-3 years in financial planning & analysis, accounting and/or audit experience required

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 

• Must be able to keep information confidential 

• Detail-oriented with strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with business and financial acumen

• Demonstrable proficiency with excel financial modeling as well as accounting and financial applications software; Hyperion Financial Management/Smartview Reporting, SAP experience a plus

• Great organizational skills with the ability to prioritize & multitask in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with supervisors and personnel and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, business partners and company leaders.

• Must be results-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.