Coordinator, Commercial Services

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: 

This is an incredibly exciting time to join the Commercial Services Finance team at the Universal Music Group.  This dynamic team drives the Finance and Planning functions across UMG’s Commercial Services division; including our third party distributed labels, UMG for Brands, eCommerce, Marketing and °1824 business units.  This team is charged with strategic partner relations, including business reviews, historical trend analysis and forward-looking planning.
 

Reporting to the Executive Finance Director, Commercial Services, the Coordinator will be immersed in day-to-day functions for Commercial Services.  This position is a “hands-on” role, working in unison with the Executive Finance Director, other members of the Commercial Services Finance team as well as various other departments within UMG.        

This position is based in Santa Monica, California.
 

How you’ll CREATE:

• Support the Senior Financial Analyst with the collection and consolidation of global marketing and cost data from local worldwide UMG OpCos for various distributed labels while reviewing for accuracy and completeness, including, but not limited to, ensuring the appropriate strategic partner repertoire is included.

• Complete incoming and outgoing invoice processes, including, but not limited to, coding and processing of invoices, preparing a breakdown of expenses, clearing of charges, project budget updates, raising invoices for external parties, etc.

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager on executing Famehouse billing processes, including, but not limited to, management of POs, invoice creations, review of credit card statements, preparing a breakdown of expenses, etc.

• Facilitate international rebilling processes for various Commercial Services groups including global Marketing teams and distributed labels, including, but not limited to, collection and consolidation of sales, costs, and marketing data, data validation, and dashboard updates.

• Handle vendor set-ups and maintenance in Uniport on an ad-hoc basis for various Commercial Services teams.

• Partner with the Global Marketing teams to track, record and analyze UMG media. 
   

Bring your VIBE:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or finance with strong accounting acumen; a CPA would be a plus.

• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent attention to detail, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Proficient in MS office and data entry.

• Must have the legal right to work in the U.S
   

Perks Playlist:

• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, “Winter Break”, Summer Fridays

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Employee Developmental Support

• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package

• Pet Insurance, plus much more!

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.