Manager, Finance

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:

Virgin Music Group is looking for a Finance Manager to be first point of contact to our third-party label partners and support the overall finance team. The successful candidate will have exceptional relationship management skills, possesses an analytical mind, is capable of prioritizing and completing multiple tasks in a timely manner, is results driven and will serve as an advocate for VMG's artist and label partners. This position reports to the Director of Finance.

How you'll CREATE:

Provide day-to-day finance management support to VMG's label partners, management team, and finance team, including:

• Vendor Management

• Set up and maintain vendor / payable relationships including third-party partners, within VMG's enterprise systems

• Intercompany/Third-Party Chargeback Management- Identify allocation amounts to be charged-back internally and to external distributed label partners. Manage process from approvals to monthly invoice/settlement.

• Financial Planning and Analysis

• Perform analysis and collaborate with the Virgin Music Finance/Accounting teams as needed. Identify process improvements and develop new, more efficient procedures to assist in meeting reporting deadlines

• Label Relations & Reporting

• Provide reporting that addresses needs presented by our partners and troubleshoot issues to resolution

• Accountant Partnership Support

• Liaise with UMG's central account services team on the preparation and calculation of financial reporting to third-party label partners, as well as related management reporting

• Third-Party Statement Review

• Ensure proper audit of monthly statements by routing statements for internal review, performing reviews of rates and amounts included, keeping all tracking systems up-to-date and monitoring the internal approval to release payable balances

• Special Projects & Other Duties

• Support the finance and accounting teams on projects as needed

Bring your VIBE:

• BA in Accounting or related field of study, MBA or CPA valued (or relevant work history)

• Minimum 5 years of accounting and/or finance experience; including financial management, budgeting, customer management, and policy enforcement.

• Expert Excel skills and advanced proficiency Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other office tools.

• Demonstrated ability to quickly gain proficiency in multiple proprietary systems (i.e., UniPort, SAP, ExpenSys, etc.).

• Clear, effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact comfortably at all levels of the organization and partners.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to successfully prioritize multiple tasks with minimal oversight.

• Self-starter with the ability to work both efficiently and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines and in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Must be results-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Music/entertainment industry experience a plus.

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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Job Category:

Finance & Accounting

Salary Range:

$63,000 - $136,400

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.