Universal Music Group, Inc.

Director, Finance

Universal Music Group, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Santa Monica • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $108,500 - $151,800 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Conduct custom financial modeling and strategic analysis of recorded music deals and unique projects by collaborating with other departments to assess investment returns, establish strategic rationale, and succinctly communicate findings
  • Function as an unbiased partner to proactively aid negotiations
  • Perform post-mortem / current performance analyses for internal management and external stakeholders
  • Manage approval process for select UMG executive approval-level deals
  • Provide financial guidance for other business units & departments ranging from merchandise & music pricing, cost analysis, impairment analysis, etc.
  • Expected to enhance financial models and improve reporting efficiency

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree ideally in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
  • Music industry experience preferred
  • Minimum 7-10+ years of relevant work experience in finance, M&A, consulting/strategy, or similar field.
  • Prior exposure to M&A / deals preferred
  • Proficiency with MS Office products, including advanced excel/financial modeling skills (able to build models from scratch)
  • Proven ability to analyze and communicate complex analyses and key findings to executives
  • Great organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize based on evolving workload and quick deadlines
  • High level of intellectual curiosity, especially around music, technology, and entertainment
  • Personable with strong team-working skills
  • Experience with financial systems a plus (SAP, MicroStrategy, etc.)
  • Comfort using & creating AI-powered tools a plus
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingstrategic analysiscost analysisimpairment analysisM&Aconsultingadvanced Excelfinancial reportingdata analysisnegotiation
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillstime managementteamworkintellectual curiosity
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Economics