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.

We are UMG, 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

We are seeking a Financial Analyst, FP&A to join US Finance team. You will be critical in helping support financial deal modeling, budgeting and forecasting, and financial reporting by working with various departments across all business channels. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of budgeting and forecasting and/or financial deal modelling experience, possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and a CPA and/or MBA credentials are preferred.

This Financial Analyst should have a deep understanding of Merchandise, Retail, VIP/Tour, Licensing, Partnerships, Business Development, and eCommerce D2C (direct to consumer) landscape across tiers ranging from high-end department stores to mass retail and venues.

This role will be a based in the New York, Santa Monica, or Philadelphia office working hybrid Monday – Thursday (in the office).

How you’ll CREATE

In a fast-paced and growing environment like ours, priorities and projects often change so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

· Create in-depth financial deal models for artist signings and rights acquisitions by partnering with A&R and Business Affairs

· Support deal modeling and internal approvals including financial modeling, cross-functional coordination, and preparation of approval materials

· Drive stakeholder alignment by proactively communicating deal status, key milestones, and decisions

· Support preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets

· Provide monthly cash forecasts to US Finance Senior Management

· Prepare and maintain internal tracking materials

· Assist in preparing presentations and ad hoc requests for Senior Leadership Team

· Support special projects and process improvement initiatives

· Liaise with various external and internal clients as needed

Bring your VIBE

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

· Music/Entertainment or Merchandise industry experience highly preferred.

• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of Excel; experience with Macros a plus.
• Experience with accounting and financial applications software; Hyperion Financial Management/Smartview Reporting, SAP, and Navision.

· Exceptional problem-solving, risk assessment, and analysis skills.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effectively communicating and consulting with diverse, cross-functional audiences, able to influence and negotiate.

· Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage multiple competing priorities and successfully get work done through others.

· Results oriented; Must be proactive, detail oriented, and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines.

· Strong collaboration and team skills, bringing an end-to-end business mindset and approach to getting results.

· Strong learning agility, ability to adapt quickly to new information, processes and inputs and successfully work through ambiguity.

· Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of personal accountability.

· Able to work in a fast-paced, often changing environment and can effectively shift between strategic thinking and executing work.

Perks Playlist

• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, “Winter Break,” Summer Fridays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Developmental Support
• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package
• Pet Insurance, plus much more!

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Perks Playlist

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

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

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

• 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.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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