Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z,  which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 350 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy will report directly to the VP, Finance & Strategy. This role will support capital raising initiatives, M&A and strategic transactions, and long-range financial planning, while serving as a key finance partner to senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, advanced financial modeling skills, and the ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable insights for executive management.

Responsibilities

• Support capital raising activities, including debt and equity financings, lender/investor materials, and diligence processes
• Lead financial analysis and modeling for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, and other corporate transactions
• Build and maintain advanced financial models (3-statement, cash flow, valuation, scenario/sensitivity analyses) to support decision-making
• Prepare executive-level materials (board decks, investment memos, internal strategy presentations) with clear and concise insights
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, M&A, Data, Legal, and business teams to align financial strategy with operational execution
• Assist with long-range planning, strategic forecasting, and evaluation of new business models or revenue streams
• Support negotiations and structuring of transactions in collaboration with senior leadership and external advisors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• 3 - 5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or a comparable high-rigor finance role (e.g., strategic finance or corporate development)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Strong experience across capital markets and M&A transactions
• Expert-level financial modeling and analytical skills, including valuation, cash flow forecasting, and transaction modeling
• Strong financial judgment with the ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex analysis clearly and concisely to senior executives
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Los Angeles–based preferred; open to candidates willing to relocate – hybrid work environment

Pay Scale

• $150,000 - $165,000 per year
• The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.

Fair Chance Policy
In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job for which they are applying.