Senior Financial Analyst/Manager, Finance

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.
 

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the centralized U.S. catalog entity for the Universal Music Group. Working closely in concert with all of the company’s record labels, UMe provides a global frontline approach to catalog management, a concentration of resources, a greater emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and opportunities in new and emerging technologies. 

How we LEAD: 

The position is responsible for various aspects of Financial Operations for the Universal Music Enterprises (UME) Division at our company headquarters in Santa Monica. This position will act a liaison between finance and various UME departments to support the accounts payable, accounts receivable, planning, forecasting, and month end processes. This position is responsible for the analysis/preparation of monthly management and financial information.   You will also design/perform ad hoc analyses as required by the VP, SVP and CFO.

The position works a hybrid schedule, in office Monday-Thursday, and remote on Friday's.

How you’ll CREATE:       

• Create and maintain reporting to help with review of monthly financials for accuracy including Balance Sheet, P&L & Cash Flow

• Collect, analyze and report key performance indicators and highlight trends in margin, artist investment and cash flow

• Contribute to the preparation of the annual plan and periodic forecasts

• Prepare executive presentations in support of Actuals, Forecast and Plan

• Provide ad hoc analyses including enhancing models and reports as required

• Author monthly reports for senior executives

• Track department budgets on a monthly basis

• Create custom SAP and BPC reports

• Provide day to day finance support to the various departments within UMe

• Develop KPIs and monthly reports to assist in the day to day management of the business

• Drive efficiency by identifying areas for process/system and improvement.

Bring your VIBE:

• Minimum 1-3 years of financial or accounting audit experience is required

• Advanced proficiency in the use of Excel with an emphasis on complex formulas

• Experience with accounting and financial applications software; Hyperion Financial Management/Smartview Reporting, SAP and BPC planning experience/knowledge is a major plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to establish quick rapport with people across the business

• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

• Ability to handle multiple priorities at any given time

• Must be extremely well organized

• Ability to keep information confidential

• Ability to problem solve

• Ability to learn new systems quickly         

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)