Strategic Analytics Manager | Music Industry Insights

600 UMG Recordings Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Universal Music Group in Santa Monica, CA, is hiring a Manager, Strategic Analytics to lead analytics projects for senior executives and cross-functional teams. You will develop detailed financial models for licensing negotiations and extract data with SQL, delivering insights that drive strategic decisions.

The role requires 3-5 years of multi-project leadership, strong SQL/Excel skills, and experience communicating complex data to non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience leading complex, multi-stage strategic projects from start to finish.
• 3-5 years’ quantitative experience using SQL and Excel to conduct data analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science or equivalent years of experience.
• 2+ years experience in consulting, finance, or corporate strategy preferred.
• Experience building flexible financial models to run scenario analyses.
• Experience visualizing data and using PowerPoint to explain complex data concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing clients or stakeholders in a consultative role.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with gen AI tools and responsible use in analysis.

Responsibilities

• Scope and execute projects for Senior Executives and various business units.
• Create detailed financial models for licensing negotiations and scenario analysis.
• Extract data via complex SQL scripts with quality control and validation.
• Prepare executive-level presentations to drive company-wide strategy.
• Own analytics workstreams from start to finish with minimal oversight.

Skills

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Business/CS

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Universal Music Group in Santa Monica, CA, is hiring a Manager, Strategic Analytics to lead analytics projects for senior executives and cross-functional teams. You will develop detailed financial models for licensing negotiations and extract data with SQL, delivering insights that drive strategic decisions.

The role requires 3-5 years of multi-project leadership, strong SQL/Excel skills, and experience communicating complex data to non-technical audiences.