Senior Business Analyst
Universal Music Group
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/29/2016 2:23:00 PM PST
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Job Summary:
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.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Business Analyst who has a passion for music and numbers. This person will be an integral part of the Analysis group, working closely with executive, sales, and marketing teams. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical aptitude as well as technical
skills
to innovate reports and models through data visualization, automation, and utility. He/she is intellectually curious and possess the ability to take complex analysis and present findings and business recommendations in a clear, meaningful way.
Job Functions:
• Develop efficiencies, innovations, and creativity in reporting, data modelling, and forecasting
• Prepare business reviews and analysis for presentation to retail and label partners
• Prepare and distribute monthly executive reports
• Use sales data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities, and communicate findings
• Objectively interpret large amounts of data and distill into simple, clear bullet points
• Deliver actionable analysis to optimize sales/marketing programs and promotions
• Consumer analysis – trends, behaviour, segmentation
• Craft executive presentations using data visualization to present insights and findings
• Forecast sales of current and new releases
• Ad hoc analysis
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Advanced user of Excel – writing/editing macros, VBA, pivot tables, lookups, logical functions
• Advanced Powerpoint skills
• Working knowledge of Access
• Good knowledge and experience with Microstrategy, SQL, SoundScan and Tableau a plus
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (with all levels of management)
Experience:
• 2 years of experience in a business environment
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Business or related field preferred
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimer
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.