Analyst, Finance

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.
 

How we LEAD:
UMG is seeking a Financial Analyst who play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy of financial data through journal entry preparation and review, and account reconciliations.  The role focuses on revenue, cash, receivable, and deferred income accounts, and will support both day-to-day accounting operations and broader financial analysis.  The role will also liaise closely with the Royalty Department to ensure accurate financial reporting to writers.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Prepare, enter, and review journal entries.
• Support the month-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate
• Perform account reconciliations for cash, accounts receivables, and deferred income accounts.
• Use SAP and BI Tools (i.e. Domo) to extract, reconcile, and analyze financial data and support reporting needs
• Work with cross-functional teams (Royalty) to align accounting records with royalty income and payment cycles
• Maintain supporting documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial systems, processes, and documentation standards

Bring your VIBE:

• Bachelor’s degree (in Accounting or Finance preferred)
• Excel – intermediate to advanced proficiency (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
• 1–2 years of hands-on accounting experience, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Solid understanding of GAAP and/or royalty accounting is highly preferred. 
• Comfortable working with large volumes of data.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus
• Interest or background in music publishing and royalties is a plus

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• 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

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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Salary Range:

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.