Global Finance & Strategy Lead for Business Optimization

Universal Music Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Mental health coverage

Fertility coverage

Wellbeing reimbursements

Student Loan Repayment Assistance and

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with immediate vesting

Job summary

Universal Music Group in New York City is seeking a Senior Manager for Strategic Finance to drive global projects across VMG. The role reports to the VP and requires in-office presence 3-4 days per week.

You will develop financial models, manage analyses with department leaders, and communicate progress to VMG senior management and UMG leaders. Strong Excel and office skills are essential, with 6+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, consulting/strategy or similar field.
• Prior relevant experience in the music industry preferred.
• Ability to take ownership of and drive forward projects independently.
• Superior Excel skills and advanced proficiency Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other office tools.
• GPT building experience a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to successfully prioritize multiple tasks with minimal oversight.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of intellectual curiosity around music, technology, and entertainment.
• Highly personable with strong team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal strategic analyses by working with department leaders across VMG and wider UMG on growth and integration initiatives, business process optimization and global cost reduction.
• Drive forward implementation of VMG’s strategic goals by managing workstreams and tracking project initiatives with many stakeholders
• Develop financial models and create concise presentations to communicate project progress to VMG senior management and other UMG leaders.
• Recommend best practices for improving current processes to facilitate better decision making, team communication, and cost savings.
• Proactively identify potential opportunities, evaluate strategic implications, and initiate related analyses.
• Manage finance related communications with label/artist partners and internal UMG stakeholders to ensure transparency of strategic goal achievement.

Skills

6+ years experience

Music industry experience

Ownership mindset

Excel proficiency

GPT building experience

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Curiosity about music/entertainment

Team collaboration

Tools

GPT building experience

Job description

Universal Music Group in New York City is seeking a Senior Manager for Strategic Finance to drive global projects across VMG. The role reports to the VP and requires in-office presence 3-4 days per week.

You will develop financial models, manage analyses with department leaders, and communicate progress to VMG senior management and UMG leaders. Strong Excel and office skills are essential, with 6+ years of related experience.