Financial analyst in FP&A

Universal Music Deutschland; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concert ticket budget

Employee discounts on music & merch

Internal events

BVГ tickets and job bike

Professional development workshops

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Universal Music Deutschland seeks a Finance Planning & Intelligence professional in Berlin to drive fast, decision-ready analyses on business performance and support planning cycles with driver-based models. You will work with BI to define KPIs, validate figures, and help transition planning processes to Anaplan.

You will combine finance expertise with AI-enabled tooling, English and German fluency, and a passion for data-driven storytelling in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fast-turnaround analyses on revenue, margins, costs, artist and deal performance and present clear implications for Finance leadership.
• Analyse actuals vs. budget/forecast; flag risks and opportunities.
• Support planning, budgeting, driver-based analyses, scenario modelling, and reporting for senior management.
• Build robust financial models (incl. DCF) and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Prepare management packs and executive presentations with concise storytelling.
• Collaborate with BI to define KPIs, validate figures, and standardise finance definitions.
• Assist in transitioning planning processes to Anaplan; become a key user.
• Identify and automate recurring analyses using modern BI, data, and AI tools; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Power BI

Excel advanced

SQL

BI tools experience

Anaplan planning tools

English & German (C1+)

AI mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau/Looker Studio

BigQuery-MS Fabric

Job description

Описание:

Universal Music is the market leader of the music business. The world’s most famous music labels belong to us. We have been writing music history for over 100 years, representing numerous local and international artists across all genres. Our accomplishments are driven by our love for music, extraordinary artists and our ambitious team. Based in Berlin, you will be part of Finance Planning & Intelligence. Our mission is Scale & Enablement: we own strategic planning and target setting, deliver fast and decision-ready finance insights, and build the data products and automation that make Finance faster and more reliable.

Задачи:

• Deliver fast-turnaround, decision-ready analyses on business performance (revenue, margins, costs, artist and deal performance) and translate them into a clear “so what” for Finance leadership
• Analyse actuals against budget and forecast, identify the key drivers behind deviations, and proactively flag risks and opportunities
• Support the planning, budgeting and target-setting cycle, including driver-based analyses, scenario modelling, financial roll-ups, and the preparation of materials for senior management discussions
• Build and maintain robust financial models (incl. DCF) and perform investment analysis to evaluate investment opportunities
• Prepare management packs and executive presentations, turning complex numbers into a concise and structured storyline
• Work closely with our BI Developer to define requirements and KPIs for dashboards and data products, validate figures, and help establish one consistent set of finance definitions
• Contribute to the transition of our planning processes to Anaplan by providing business requirements, testing models, and becoming a key user within the team
• Identify recurring manual analyses and automate them using modern BI, data, and AI tools; guide our working student on analysis tasks

Требования:

Have a strong academic track record in Finance, Economics, Business, Business Informatics, or a related field; you hold a Bachelor’s degree and ideally a Master’s degree Bring 1–3 years of relevant professional experience (including internships) in FP&A, Controlling, Business or Finance Analytics, Management Consulting, or a similar analytical role, ideally in an international environment You bring a strong AI First Mindset and actively use AI-based tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot) in your daily work and are curious about how they can change finance analysis and reporting Have a solid understanding of P&L logic, financial KPIs, variance analysis, and planning and forecasting processes Have advanced Excel skills (large datasets, financial models, Power Query, scenario analyses) and excellent ability to build a clear storyline Are comfortable working directly with data: you have experience with a BI tool such as Power BI/Tableau/Looker Studio & corresponding data warehouse like BigQuery-MS Fabric, and at least basic SQL Have first experience with planning tools such as Anaplan or comparable systems, or a strong motivation to learn them quickly Are business fluent in both English and German (C1+/C2), with confidence in communicating with senior stakeholders You combine strong analytical thinking with sound business judgment, and you always have an opinion: you would rather present one clear recommendation than ten charts You are fast without being sloppy, and you know when an answer is good enough to support a decision You are hands-on and curious, and you enjoy working at the interface of finance and data You are communicative, a strong team player, and able to build relationships across cultures and seniority levels You take ownership of your topics and drive them forward proactively in a dynamic and fast-changing environment You are innovation-minded and excited to challenge existing ways of working through automation, AI, and continuous improvement You enjoy responsibility and are eager to contribute to Universal Music with a high level of curiosity, resilience, and motivation to grow Будет плюсом: Python knowledge is a plus; You have a strong interest in music, media, technology, or other creative industries; prior experience in these fields is a plus

Условия:

This is a permanent, full-time position. Feel the music! – Thanks to a concert ticket budget, employee discounts on physical music and merchandise products as well as various internal events United by music! – We believe that personal interaction and creative collaboration thrive when we work together in person – that’s why we spend most of the week in the office, with regular opportunities to work remotely Time to relax! – You are more than your job, benefit from 30 vacation days plus fixed company closure days Always on track! - Keep moving sustainably through the capital thanks to special rates for BVG tickets (public transport) and our job bike leasing offer Develop yourself! - We offer professional development through various workshops and courses Self-care matters! – We promote and support mental health with our Employee Assistance Program for all challenges in life (professional and private); we offer confidential counseling and coaching through a third-party provider