Senior Financial Analyst
Universal Music Group
Los Angeles (Woodland Hills), CAThis is a Full Time Job
How we LEAD:
This position will play a critical role in managing technology investments, evaluating operational performance, and supporting strategic initiatives. The individual will interact closely with technology leadership, providing financial planning, forecasting, and data-driven insights, and work with Central Accounting team to support the monthly close processes.
How you'll CREATE:
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of global consolidated financial results for monthly/quarterly actual, forecast and budget reporting.
• Perform monthly variance analysis against forecast, budget, and prior periods for both P&L and cash flow performance.
• Maintain and update the operating expenses and capital expenditure budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Technology leadership and key stakeholders to evaluate new projects, investment, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance and analysis on project spend, resource allocation, and investment health.
• Work with Central Accounting team to ensure accuracy and completeness of month end actuals
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Support IPE (Information Produced by Entity) documentation and compliance processes to ensure adherence to internal control requirements.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of financial planning tools and processes.
Bring your VIBE:
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting
• 3-5 years' experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or accounting.
• Experience supporting technology organizations a plus, not required
• Strong understanding of financial statements & accounting policies
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platforms
• Experience with Agentic AI tools prompts
• Prior experience with data analytics or tools a plus, not required
• Experience working with Hyperion, BPC or SAP is a plus, not required
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Job Category:Finance & Accounting
Salary/Benefits
$89,600 - $98,800 /year USD
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors.
Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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
• 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
Perks
• Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive
Additional Information
We are UMG, the Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company 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, producing, distributing, and promoting critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
