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Senior Manager, Strategic Finance - New York, 10013

Universal Music Group
9 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
New York 10013

Senior Manager, Strategic Finance - New York, 10013, United States of America

How we LEAD:

The Strategic Finance team at Virgin Music Group (VMG) spearheads global improvement and business integration projects, constructing comprehensive execution plans with a strong focus on finance and global strategy. The Sr. Manager role will report to the teams VP and will be based at our New York City office with an in-office presence of 3-4 days/week. (Note: VP is located in Miami, FL.)

How Youll CREATE:

The ideal candidate will be a proactive person with exceptional organizational skills and a strong analytical mindset. This role will work across many business verticals, driving forward global projects and ensuring timely execution of strategic deliverables.

  • Manage internal strategic analyses by working with department leaders across VMG and wider UMG on growth and integration initiatives, business process optimization and global cost reduction.
  • Drive forward implementation of VMGs strategic goals by managing workstreams and tracking project initiatives with many stakeholders
  • Develop financial models and create concise presentations to communicate project progress to VMG senior management and other UMG leaders.
  • Recommend best practices for improving current processes to facilitate better decision making, team communication, and cost savings.
  • Proactively identify potential opportunities, evaluate strategic implications, and initiate related analyses.
  • Manage finance related communications with label/artist partners and internal UMG stakeholders to ensure transparency of strategic goal achievement.

Bring your VIBE:

  • Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, consulting/strategy or similar field
  • Prior relevant experience in the music industry preferred
  • Ability to take ownership of and drive forward projects independently
  • Superior Excel skills and advanced proficiency Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other office tools. GPT building experience a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to successfully prioritize multiple tasks with minimal oversight
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • High level of intellectual curiosity, especially around music, technology, and entertainment
  • Highly personable with strong team-working skills