Senior Manager, Revenue Planning and Analysis

Universal Music Group, Inc.

Senior Manager, Revenue Planning & Analysis at Universal Music Group. Driving revenue planning and analysis across D2C, touring, and retail merchandise channels.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timePhiladelphia • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,500 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in revenue planning, forecasting methodologies, and commercial analytics, with a strong ability to collaborate across teams and communicate complex insights effectively. Proficient in building analytical frameworks and reporting solutions that enhance forecasting accuracy and business visibility.

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Forecasting MethodologiesCommercial AnalyticsRetail PlanningExecutive ReportingSQL

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Hard Skills

ForecastingAnalytical SkillsModeling SkillsBusiness InsightsRetail AnalyticsEcommerce StrategyPlanning ProcessesDashboard DevelopmentP&L UnderstandingPerformance Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationProactive MindsetSolutions-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

SQLBigQueryLookMLForecasting ToolsReporting Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Music IndustryMerchandise PlanningTouringConsumer ProductsArtist/Label Businesses

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQuerySQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive revenue planning and analysis across D2C, touring, and retail merchandise channels
Partner with account managers, channel and commercial teams to build, pressure-test, and refine artist and campaign projections across the roster
Develop practical forecasting models, planning frameworks, and projection methodologies that can scale across the business
Work closely with merchandise planning, finance, operations, and label commercial teams to align on assumptions, timelines, reporting, and planning processes
Lead recurring executive reporting, compiling business reviews, and performance analysis
Identify risks, opportunities, and trends across artists, product categories, campaigns, and sales channels
Help shape the roadmap for stronger forecasting tools, reporting infrastructure, and planning workflows
Build clear analytical frameworks and reporting solutions that improve forecasting accuracy and commercial visibility
Help establish shared best practices for revenue forecasting, commercial planning, and business reviews across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8 years of experience in forecasting, commercial analytics, retail planning, ecommerce strategy, business insights, or a similar analytical role
Experience in a major music company is strongly preferred
Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and business functions
Experience building forecasting methodologies, planning processes, dashboards, and/or executive reporting
Familiarity with ecommerce, merchandise planning, retail analytics, touring, consumer products, or artist/label businesses
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and simply
Comfort working cross-functionally with finance, merchandising, operations, commercial, and account teams
Ability to operate in an evolving, fast-moving business where the answer is not always obvious
Experience leading business performance reviews, with a strong understanding of P&L drivers and the ability to translate sales performance into strategic recommendations
Bonus points for experience building forecasting models and analytical tools, including leveraging modern data and AI capabilities to improve planning, forecasting, and decision-making
Familiarity with SQL, BigQuery, LookML, or similar analytical technologies, with the ability to prototype datasets, reporting layers, or forecasting solutions in partnership with technical teams
A proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

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