Senior Manager, Business Optimization

Universal Music Group•New York, NY

1d•$69,870 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Finance team at Virgin Music Group (VMG) leads global improvement and business integration projects, developing comprehensive execution plans focused on finance and global strategy. The Senior Manager reports to the team’s VP and is based at the New York City office, with an in-office presence of 3–4 days per week. The VP is located in Miami, Florida. This role works across business verticals to advance global projects and ensure timely execution of strategic deliverables. It manages analyses and project workstreams, develops financial models and presentations for senior leaders, identifies process improvements and opportunities, and coordinates finance-related communications with label and artist partners and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, consulting/strategy, or a similar field.
Ability to take ownership of and independently drive projects forward.
Superior Excel skills and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other office tools.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks successfully with minimal oversight.
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
High intellectual curiosity, especially about music, technology, and entertainment.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in the music industry.
GPT building experience.

Responsibilities

Manage internal strategic analyses with department leaders across VMG and UMG on growth and integration initiatives, business process optimization, and global cost reduction.
Drive implementation of VMG’s strategic goals by managing workstreams and tracking project initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Develop financial models and concise presentations to communicate project progress to VMG senior management and other UMG leaders.
Recommend best practices to improve processes, decision-making, team communication, and cost savings.
Identify potential opportunities, evaluate their strategic implications, and initiate related analyses.
Manage finance-related communications with label and artist partners and internal UMG stakeholders to ensure transparency regarding strategic goal achievement.

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 other expenses, up to $720 per year.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of employee contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution.
Flexible Paid Time Off for exempt employees.
Three weeks of PTO for non-exempt employees.
Two weeks of paid Winter Break.
Ten company holidays, including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day.
Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent.