Universal Music Group · 1 day ago
Senior Financial Analyst
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$49K/yr - $113K/yr
2+ years expUniversal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for preparing and consolidating financial forecasts and analyses to support the Corporate Divisions, while collaborating with various finance teams to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain financial models to support quarterly forecasts and annual budget planning across the division’s P&L and Balance Sheet, leveraging advanced analytical and modeling tools
Lead the consolidation, validation, and analysis of monthly cash forecasts across U.S. divisions, including preparing variance explanations and coordinating closely with Treasury and cross-functional teams
Provide ongoing financial and analytical support to Corporate Divisions, partnering with business unit leaders to deliver insights on forecast assumptions, planning cycles, and monthly close activities
Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers of variances and communicating them to managers and Corporate
Conduct detailed data analysis—including general ledger and transactional-level review—to ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial reporting
Maintain and optimize budget and forecast models within financial planning systems, supporting department-level reviews, scenario modeling, and consolidation processes
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2-4 years in financial planning & analysis, accounting and/or audit experience required
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, PowerBI, Power Query, 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
Preferred
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
Benefits
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
Company
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.65BKey Investors
William AckmanTencent
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $802.31M
2021-09-21IPO
2021-06-21Secondary Market· $4.17B
Leadership Team
Devraj Sanyal
Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia; SVP Strategy "AMEA"
Timothy Xu
Chairman and CEO
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