Sr. FP&A Manager

Who We Are

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform.

The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency).

We are looking for a Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A) to lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning efforts. This role will partner with senior leadership to drive financial performance and support decision-making through in-depth analysis, financial modeling, and reporting.  Please note that this role is a Hybrid role based in our Brooklyn, NY office: three days in office and two days remote. 

What You'll Do

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data, and provide regular reporting on financial performance, variances, and trends
• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to leadership by analyzing revenue, expenses, and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making.
• Partner with VP’s of Finance  across organizations  to optimize financial performance.
• Track and analyze agency revenue streams, music licensing deals, and content production costs.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for executives and stakeholders.
• Support in the consolidation of monthly financials, KPIs and variance analysis for inclusion in the board report.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for operational efficiency.
• Perform various ad-hoc analyses including variance analysis, sensitivities, and other requests from senior management.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitive benchmarks in music and advertising.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI).
  
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, preferably in music, media, advertising, tech or entertainment. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience, with a track record of successful process implementations.
• Netsuite experience, Datarails

 

About UnitedMasters, Inc.

UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters, Inc. is reimagining how brands and artists come together to tell their stories, build profitable growth, and push culture forward.

Salary Hiring Range: $130,000 - $160,000

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part