Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

Universal Music•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Strategic Finance will work on the Strategic Finance team at Virgin Music Group, which leads global improvement and business integration projects and develops execution plans focused on finance and global strategy. Reporting to the team’s VP, this role is based in the New York City office and requires an in-office presence of 3–4 days per week. The VP is located in Miami, Florida. The role works across business verticals to advance global projects and ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives. It partners with department leaders across Virgin Music Group and Universal Music Group on growth and integration initiatives, process optimization, and global cost reduction. The Senior Manager also develops financial models, communicates project progress to senior leaders, and manages finance-related communications with label and artist partners and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Relevant prior experience in the music industry.
GPT building experience.

Responsibilities

Manage internal strategic analyses with department leaders across Virgin Music Group and Universal Music Group concerning growth and integration initiatives, business process optimization, and global cost reduction.
Manage workstreams and track project initiatives involving multiple stakeholders to advance Virgin Music Group’s strategic goals.
Develop financial models and prepare concise presentations communicating project progress to Virgin Music Group senior management and other Universal Music Group leaders.
Recommend best practices to improve processes, decision-making, team communication, and cost savings.
Identify potential opportunities, evaluate strategic implications, and initiate related analyses.
Manage finance-related communications with label and artist partners and internal Universal Music Group stakeholders to ensure transparency regarding strategic goal achievement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including 100% coverage for outpatient 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 immediate 100% 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.
Paid parental leave for every type of parent.