Global Strategic Finance Manager - Music & Entertainment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Mental health coverage

Fertility coverage

Wellbeing reimbursements

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with vesting

Paid time off

Job summary

Universal Music Group in New York City is seeking a Senior Manager in Strategic Finance to lead global improvement initiatives across VMG and UMG, driving cost reductions and strategic execution.

The ideal candidate will develop financial models, manage multi-stakeholder workstreams, and present progress to senior management. A minimum of 6+ years in finance/strategy and strong Excel skills are required for a successful, hybrid-Office role.

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.
• GPT building experience a plus.

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

Excel

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Universal Music Group in New York City is seeking a Senior Manager in Strategic Finance to lead global improvement initiatives across VMG and UMG, driving cost reductions and strategic execution.

The ideal candidate will develop financial models, manage multi-stakeholder workstreams, and present progress to senior management. A minimum of 6+ years in finance/strategy and strong Excel skills are required for a successful, hybrid-Office role.