Finance Manager

Finance Manager UMG Commercial Services We are UMG the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds 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: This is an incredibly exciting time to join the Commercial Services Finance team at Universal Music Group. This dynamic team drives the Finance Planning and Analysis functions across UMGs Commercial Services division; including our third party distributed labels UMG for Brands eCommerce Marketing and 1824 business units. Reporting to the SVP Commercial Services Finance this role will lean in to assist with each of the FP&A functions within Commercial Services. This position is a handson role working in unison with the SVP Executive Finance Director Manager of Finance and other members of the Commercial Services Finance team as well as various other departments within UMG. This position will be involved in the monthend close process in coordination with our central accounting team interim forecasts various ad hoc analyses and providing departmental financial support. This position is based in Santa Monica California. How youll CREATE: Key contributor to the financial planning analysis and reporting processes for UMGs Commercial Services group. Support role for Commercial Services Finance team with various crossdepartmental initiatives. Assist with monthly close and interim forecasts as needed. Support SVP Finance Executive Finance Director and Manager with adhoc analysis as requested by strategic partners and executive management. Bring your VIBE: Bachelors degree in finance with strong accounting acumen; a CPA would be a plus. A minimum of 8 years of financial planning analysis and reporting with strong strategic analytical and finance skills. Proficient in the use of Excel accounting and financial applications software; Hyperion Financial Management SAP and BPC planning experience would be a plus. Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills plus excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Must have the legal right to work in the U.S Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.