Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Mental health coverage

Student Loan Repayment

401(k) with immediate vesting

Flexible PTO

Winter Break

Company Holidays

Summer Fridays

Parental leave

Job summary

Virgin Music Group's Strategic Finance team in New York City seeks a Sr. Manager to lead global finance and strategy initiatives. You will build financial models, drive cost reductions, and manage multiple workstreams with VMG and UMG stakeholders.

Based in NYC with 3-4 days in the office, you will present to senior management, identify opportunities, and support strategic goals with rigorous analysis and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, consulting/strategy or similar.
• Prior relevant experience in the music industry preferred.
• Superior Excel skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to take ownership of and drive forward projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal strategic analyses with department leaders across VMG and UMG.
• Develop financial models and create concise presentations for senior management.
• Drive global projects, cost reduction and process optimization initiatives.
• Communicate progress and insights to VMG and UMG leaders.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

GPT building experience

Analytical mindset

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

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:

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
• 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. We are 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 attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company. We are the home for music’s greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.