Senior Finance Analyst

Universal Music Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global music company in London is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst. You will analyze vital growth drivers and provide insights to influence critical business decisions. Ideal candidates have strong financial modelling skills and a passion for the music industry. Join us for a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values professional growth.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Discounts on music and events

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling skills and experience with large or complex data sets.
• Advanced Excel skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, or a similar analytical role.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust financial and analytical models for strategic evaluation.
• Analyse performance drivers and market trends to inform forecasts.
• Prepare concise and impactful presentations for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modelling skills

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

HFM/SAP

Job description

Music is Universal

It's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.

Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.

We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email [e-mail].

About Market Development, AMEA at UMG

The AMEA Market Development team drives growth across one of the most dynamic and diverse regions in the music world spanning Asia, the Middle East and Africa. We identify and unlock opportunities for Universal Music Group through strategic investment, innovative partnerships, artist and repertoire expansion, and market entry strategies. It's a space where creativity meets commercial strategy and where data-driven insights guide decisions that shape the future of music in some of the world's fastest-growing markets.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Finance Analyst, you'll be at the centre of our regional finance and strategy activity analysing growth drivers, tracking performance and providing data-led insights that influence business-critical decisions. You'll work closely with the CFO & EVP of Business Development, contributing to projects that span Mergers & Acquisitions, investments, strategic planning, artist and partner deals, and market trend analysis.

Your Impact in the Role

Your work will help guide investment decisions, unlock growth opportunities and ensure we remain ahead of the curve in fast-moving, competitive markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust financial and analytical models for valuation, due diligence and strategic evaluation.
• Analyse performance drivers and market trends to inform forecasts and strategic plans.
• Lead the development of reports and dashboards using financial reporting systems (experience with HFM/SAP a plus).
• Collaborate across regions to improve processes and enhance the quality and speed of decision-making.
• Prepare concise and impactful presentations and memorandum for senior stakeholders.
• Consistently role model behaviours that promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for you if...

• You love working with data and can turn complex numbers into clear, actionable insights.
• You are commercially minded, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• You naturally demonstrate curiosity, critical thinking and influencing skills when exploring challenges and opportunities.
• You're curious about the music and entertainment industry and want to work where creativity meets commercial strategy.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Strong financial modelling skills and experience with large or complex data sets.
• Advanced Excel skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Confident communicator who can simplify complex analysis for diverse audiences.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Demonstrates curiosity, critical thinking, influencing ability, and a detail-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate development, strategic finance, or a similar analytical role is strongly preferred
• A genuine interest in the music, media, or entertainment sectors.

Behaviours we Value

• Critical Thinking - Constantly seeks to understand the "why" behind the data, questioning assumptions made, identifying patterns and connections others might miss, ability to simplify complex problems.
• Detail Oriented - Focused on delivering high quality work to enable swift decision making
• Collaboration & Influence - Builds trusted relationships, communicates with clarity, and influences without authority.
• Ownership & Accountability - Takes initiative, delivers on commitments, and drives projects to completion.
• Continuous Improvement - Actively looks for ways to enhance processes, tools, and outputs.
• Cultural Awareness - Respects and adapts to diverse cultures and markets across the AMEA region.

Why Join Us

You'll be joining a forward-thinking, collaborative and supportive team in a fast-paced, creative and innovative environment. We invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.

About UMG UK

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world's leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive catalogue encompasses the most renowned artists globally, and we proudly foster a creative environment that values diversity, inclusion, and excellence. At UMG, we believe that our people are the heart of our business, and we strive to nurture a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.

Your Reward and Benefits

At UMG, we recognise and reward your contributions through competitive compensation and extensive benefits, including:

• Competitive salary reflective of your experience and contribution
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Private healthcare and wellness initiatives
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Employee assistance programme and mental health resources
• Discounts on music, merchandise, events, and products
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture focused on professional growth and well-being

Just So You Know... 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.