Universal Music Group, Inc. Woodland Hills , CA 91367
Posted 2 months ago
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:
We are currently seeking an exceptional Senior Analyst for our Vendor Management Office (VMO). The VMO's guiding principle is to support UMG in obtaining the greatest value from our vendors through appropriate structuring of contracts, and contracts management combined with compliance and spend reporting.
This position reports to the Senior Director and is responsible for supporting the VMO and our U.S. business units with the operational aspects of vendor oversight and contracts management, and in finance projects.
The position requires a wide-ranging skill set for learning and navigating software applications, mining data and presenting findings to business teams.
Role may require travel to Woodland Hills, CA and/or Santa Monica, CA office on an occasional basis for staff/client/vendor meetings. Hybrid work permitted for all other days.
How you'll CREATE:
Vendor Management
Become an expert in the SAP Business Objects reporting tool to facilitate on demand, ad-hoc and periodic spend reporting
Obtain spend data from SAP per given parameters, format spreadsheets and perform analysis to verify data integrity
Gather and present specific vendor data (invoices, contracts, contacts, rates, terms, etc.) to support special projects
Maintain integrity of the vendor classification process and work with local and international teams to upload classification data to SAP monthly
Support vendor risk analysis using external tool (Refinitiv) and internal (SAP), guided by Compliance-led business processes
Contracts Management
Learn to administer the UMG contract lifecycle management (CLM) software (Icertis). Perform configuration steps as needed
Collect contract files from internal UMG teams and prepare excel uploads of contracts data
Maintain data integrity of contract metadata entering CLM database through checks and validation with SAP source data
Work with CLM software vendor to resolve internal support tickets
Assist and participate in all CLM-related department led projects
Administrative Support
Maintain & distribute project plans using Monday.com
Collect weekly staff meeting topics, prepare agendas, take, and distributes meeting minutes; follow-up on open items as needed
Maintain shared file management integrity ensuring version control and naming conventions
Act as a second pair of eyes for editing/review of written reports and analytical data
Ensures organizational integrity of the shared email inboxes is being followed
Special Projects
Provide support to finance management on various projects including documenting business processes and generating workflows
Prepare and occasionally present PowerPoint presentations for senior management
Provide support for meetings, including coordinating schedules and booking calendars, preparing agenda, taking and distributing meeting minutes and following up on open items as needed
Bring your VIBE:
BA/BS degree in a technical/business-oriented field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, MIS, other related degrees) required
5 years minimum relevant experience in corporate business analysis and finance support
Experience in Vendor Management. Sourcing or Procurement, preferred
Strong analytical background, comfort with data-oriented products & structured problem-solving capabilities
Self-starter with meticulous attention to detail, yet have the capacity to multi-task, prioritize and juggle competing priorities
Interact confidently and effectively with all levels at UMG and externally with vendors as required
Strong independent problem-solving and communication skills to research issues and perform special project tasks as needed
Preferred experience with SAP BW or Business Objects reporting
Desired experience with contracts management software (Icertis, DocuSign, etc.)
Collaboration tools savvy: Monday.com, Teams, Zoom, OneDrive, SharePoint
Demonstrated ability to quickly gain proficiency in multiple proprietary systems (i.e., UniPort, SAP, etc.)
Expert Excel skills and advanced proficiency in Office tools: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Intermediate to Advanced skills with the following applications preferred: Tableau dashboarding, Visio
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.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Category:
Finance & Accounting
Salary Range:
$47,250 - $112,567
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.
Universal Music Group, Inc.