Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

UMG Recordings; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Fertility coverage

Wellbeing reimbursements

Student loan assistance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

UMG Recordings seeks a Senior Manager in Strategic Finance for VMG, based in New York City with 3-4 days in-office. You will lead global strategic analyses, drive cost reduction initiatives, and develop financial models communicated to VMG and UMG leaders.

The role requires 6+ years of finance/strategy experience, strong Excel skills, and proven ability to manage multiple workstreams. Hybrid work, competitive benefits, and exposure to music industry strategy are offered.

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.
• Strong Excel skills and advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• 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.
• 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

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Project ownership

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

GPT building

Job description

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD:

The Strategic Finance team at Virgin Music Group [VMG] spearheads global improvement and business integration projects, constructing comprehensive execution plans with a strong focus on finance and global strategy. The Sr. Manager role will report to the team's VP and will be based at our New York City office with an in-office presence of 3-4 days/week. (Note: VP is located in Miami, FL.)

How You'll CREATE:

The ideal candidate will be a proactive person with exceptional organizational skills and a strong analytical mindset. This role will work across many business verticals, driving forward global projects and ensuring timely execution of strategic deliverables.

• 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.

Bring your VIBE:

• 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, especially around music, technology, and entertainment
• Highly personable with strong team-working skills

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren't just values-they're how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

Job Category: Finance & Accounting

Salary Range: $69,870 - $90,000

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attain