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:

Direct-to-Consumer eCommerce is becoming foundational to music culture. For artists, it's a way to develop and further articulate their brand. For fans it's a pathway to connecting directly with an artist and the culture they represent.

Universal Music Group is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the UMG's eCommerce & Label Services group. The roll will be a key member of the Finance team and will help the planning function grow in the eCommerce & Label service group. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial, analytical, and business aptitude. This role will have responsibilities across long term holistic financial planning as well planning across individual stores and campaigns. Reporting into the Senior Director of FP&A, you will assist in the preparation of the annual plan as well as the re-forecast process and any ad-hoc needs.

How you'll CREATE:

• Assist in financial planning and analysis across as it pertains to revenue, cogs and opex functions.
• Participate in annual strategic planning and budgeting, monthly forecasting, and management reporting processes.
• Manage the external client reporting process including creating payable/receivable statements, sending statements, on-boarding and communicating with external clients not under the UMG umbrella
• Collaborate with other departments and cross functional teams
• Perform Variance and Ad-Hoc analysis
• Help develop store and label level P&L's
• Present data driven information in an actionable digestible way

Bring your VIBE:

• Strong understanding of eCommerce business technology & operations
• 1-3 years of corporate finance - related experience and/or accounting professional looking to make transition into corporate finance with consistent career progression
• Experience in using financial analyses to inform business decisions • Strategic thinking / business analytical skills
• Comfortable in ambiguity, thrive through change, are highly adaptable and can create clarity and focus in a dynamic environment
• Advanced skills in Excel and Power Point and knowledge of business intelligence tools
• SQL knowledge a plus
• Experience in Consumer Products and/or a manufacturing environment a plus
• Experience in variance analysis and account reconciliations
• A thoughtful collaborator, and great listener, keenly focused on understanding business challenges, building strong relationships and driving even stronger outcomes
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

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 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

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

All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

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Job Category:

Finance & Accounting

Salary Range:

$45,002.88 - $88,513.33

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.