Global FP&A Analyst: Drive Forecasts & Insights

Plain Simple; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Music in London, United Kingdom, is seeking a Global FP&A Analyst to join the team responsible for reviewing and analyzing the company’s consolidated global results, including revenue, profitability and cash flow. You’ll act as a key contact across territories and support planning, budgeting and reporting processes.

You’ll collaborate with senior finance leaders, deliver accurate financial analysis, and help drive improvements in forecasting, reporting and financial controls within a

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information, identify key performance drivers and draw clear, commercially relevant conclusions.
• Financial modelling and advanced Excel skills, with experience of building and maintaining robust financial models and analytical tools. Experience with macros and/or other automation tools would be advantageous.
• Ability to explain and present financial results, key trends and complex issues in a clear, accurate and concise manner to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and business-partnering skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues across different territories, functions and levels of seniority.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to interpret financial information in the broader commercial context and identify key business drivers.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, take ownership of deliverables and work effectively to tighten deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and strong work ethic, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Proactive and improvement‑focused mindset, with the ability to add value through enhanced analysis, development and continuous improvements of processes and reporting.
• An interest in music and enthusiasm for working within the music and entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

• Take primary FP&A responsibility for a portfolio of territories, acting as the Global Finance point of contact and working closely with local Finance teams to review and understand financial performance, forecasts and key business drivers.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and investigations of actual and forecast results against budget, prior forecasts and other relevant benchmarks, identifying and explaining key performance drivers, trends, risks and opportunities across Group, divisional and operating company levels.
• Review and analyse cash flow performance and forecasts, including investigation of material variances and identification of the principal drivers of cash generation and working capital performance.
• Prepare and analyse key monthly financial reports covering Group, divisional and operating company performance, ensuring that significant movements, trends and business drivers are clearly understood and communicated.
• Support the preparation of financial analysis and presentations for the UMG CFO, Group Controller, UMG Board and other senior management, ensuring that key financial messages and business drivers are communicated clearly and accurately.
• Support the Group forecasting, budgeting and longer-term planning processes, including review and challenge of operating company submissions and consolidation and analysis of Group results.
• Support adherence to UMG accounting policies and relevant IFRS requirements, working closely with the Group Financial Reporting team and operating company Finance teams as appropriate.
• Provide additional ad hoc financial analysis support to the UMG CFO, Group Controller and Global Finance EVP as well as other senior stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting qualification

Analytical skills

Excel modelling

Financial storytelling

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Music industry interest

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Hyperion

Macros/VBA

Job description

Universal Music in London, United Kingdom, is seeking a Global FP&A Analyst to join the team responsible for reviewing and analyzing the company’s consolidated global results, including revenue, profitability and cash flow. You’ll act as a key contact across territories and support planning, budgeting and reporting processes.

You’ll collaborate with senior finance leaders, deliver accurate financial analysis, and help drive improvements in forecasting, reporting and financial controls within a