Finance Analyst

Universal Music Australia Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

U‑Days (2 per year)

Live music events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Music Australia is seeking a Finance Analyst to partner with Labels, Finance, Brands, Sync and Recording Studios to turn numbers into insights that shape budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews.

You will own monthly close processes, deliver internal finance packs with meaningful commentary, and provide divisional analysis to support strategic decision‑making in a fast-paced, creative setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in management accounting, reporting and commercial analysis.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance or related discipline.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience (SAP, BPC, Power BI, HFM).
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills for finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting: own loading, consolidation and variance analysis.
• Manage forecast and budget marketing cost loads and reconciliations.
• Assist with forecast and budget A&R provisions.
• Ensure accuracy of inputs through to HFM submission.
• Prepare internal finance packs with meaningful commentary for month-end decisions.
• Deliver divisional and project reporting with insights on performance.
• Partner with Brands to analyse profitability and provide commercial insights.
• Support Sync, Management Commission and Recording Studios with profitability and revenue pipeline analysis.
• Prepare monthly management reporting and upload data into HFM.
• Distribute quarterly artist P&Ls to labels and monitor overheads against budget.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

BPC

Power BI

HFM

Job description

We are Universal Music Australia (UMA), part of 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 audio-visual 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.

The Role

This isn’t your typical Finance Analyst role! You’ll be right in the mix of UMA, partnering with teams across Labels, Finance, Brands, Sync and Recording Studios to turn numbers into insights that help shape decisions. From budgets and forecasts to artist, project and divisional performance, you’ll bring commercial thinking to a creative, fast-moving environment. We’re looking for someone who knows their numbers but doesn’t want to sit behind them. Someone curious, collaborative and adaptable, with a genuine interest or passion for music and the confidence to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting and Forecasting Own the loading and consolidation of forecast and budget income and margins
• Manage forecast and budget marketing cost loads and reconciliations
• Assist with forecast and budget A&R provisions
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of BPC inputs through to HFM submission
• Reporting and Analysis Prepare the internal finance pack, providing meaningful commentary to support end-of-month decision-making
• Deliver accurate divisional and project reporting that helps teams understand performance and make informed decisions
• Partner with the Brands team to analyse project profitability and provide clear commercial insights
• Work closely with Sync, Management Commission and Recording Studios teams to provide analysis and commentary on profitability, rolling forecasts and revenue pipelines
• Prepare monthly management reporting with clear, relevant insights
• Upload digital financial information into HFM
• Prepare and distribute quarterly key artist LTD P&Ls to the labels
• Cost Management Review overheads for accuracy and completeness, with clear commentary on key movements
• Monitor spend against budget across UMA divisions, helping teams stay on track and manage costs effectively
• Track and report on A&R spends per label

About You

• 3-5 years experience in management accounting, reporting and commercial analysis
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems and exposure to SAP, BPC, Power BI, HFM or Business Objects will be highly regarded
• Proven high level of organization and meticulous attention to details
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the confidence to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner with and positively influence creative teams and senior leaders in their decision-making
• Comfortable with change, competing priorities and working to tight deadlines
• Agile, collaborative and solutions-focused in your approach
• Genuine interest in the music industry or the entertainment industry is highly valued

About Us

• Career opportunities – unique and rare opportunity to elevate your career in a supportive, motivated and ambitious team
• The opportunity to join the WORLDS leading music company
• All the perks of working within the music industry (did someone say live music?)
• X 2 ‘U-Days’ per calendar year to spend however you like!
• Strengths based learning and development opportunities
• Much more….!

Disclaimer

The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder’s specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Universal Music we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity as an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background. We also encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people. It is through our diversity and inclusivity that we bring that we bring together different perspectives, enhancing our creative and evolving workplace.

Job Category

Finance & Accounting

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