Job description
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:
The Capitol CMG finance team is looking to fill a Financial Analyst role to support the reporting, forecasting and decision support functions of the global leader in Christian Music. This exciting role provides opportunities to contribute within the financial planning and analysis function of a very dynamic finance team.
The Financial Analyst is responsible for core financial reporting and forecasting functions. The responsibilities of this role are to review of financial statements to gain a deeper understanding of the various components, preparation of ancillary schedules to support results and underlying trends, decision support to the publishing teams as well as ownership of the monthly/quarterly/yearly narratives to our corporate office. Therefore, the candidate will require proven financial and technical accounting hands-on experience, critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and strong communication/collaboration skills.
How you'll CREATE:
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Key contributor of the financial close process (month/quarter/year): ensuring accuracy and compliance of company accounting policies and preparing reporting schedules for CFO review meeting.
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Highlight and explain significant variances and non-routine transactions during the close process.
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Liaison between local/regional/global accounting and publishing teams for reporting and decision support matters.
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Drive the compilation, preparation, and issuance of all monthly/quarterly/yearly financial reporting packets to internal departments and key personnel on a timely basis.
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Assist in the tracking and reporting of publishing catalog performance.
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Own the planning and forecasting cycles, from the formulation of key assumptions to the preparation of supplemental schedules and reporting decks.
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Own the maintenance of various financial reporting/forecasting systems to align with company accounting policies.
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Assimilate, organize, and interpret large amounts of data and proactively translate trends into action points.
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Maintain and enhance the documentation of key internal controls and standard operating procedures.
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Identify best practices and cross pollinate ideas for process improvements.
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Other duties assigned.
Bring your VIBE:
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Must be able to meet demands of a fast paced and dynamic environment with tight deadlines
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Strong financial systems skills and proficient with Microsoft Office (including advanced MS Excel)
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Proven ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
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Proven high level of organization and attention to detail
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Driven by accuracy of results
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Self-starter with a positive attitude and flexible personality
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Ability to work independently
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Intellectual curiosity and solid business acumen
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2+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably with a music/entertainment company
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Experience actively participating in key aspects of the financial close and forecasting
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Exposure to an environment where internal controls are a high priority
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Proven financial system experience (preferably in SAP, BPC and HFM)
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Exposure to technical accounting viewed favorably.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
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C.P.A. or Master’s Degree is considered a plus
Perks Playlist:
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Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
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Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
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100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
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Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
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A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
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Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
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100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
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Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
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Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
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3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
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2-weeks paid Winter Break
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10 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
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Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
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Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
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Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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