Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Position Overview

Universal Music is seeking a dedicated individual to join the Global Finance team as an Analyst. Reporting to the Global Financial Reporting Manager, this post-qualified role will focus on supporting the delivery of the group’s financial reporting process. The Global Financial Reporting team is responsible for consolidating global operating company results, preparing financial statements, reviewing operating company financial reporting, communicating results to corporate shareholders, and providing analysis and presentations to management. The team also supports the UMG CFO, UMG Board, and Heads of Finance in operating companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, analysis, review, and presentation of Group Management Accounts, Financial Statements, and other financial KPIs for senior management.
• Ensure completion of key month-end processes and Group-level analysis, including intercompany reconciliation & eliminations, consolidation entries, and central adjustments.
• Take responsibility for functional processes within the UMG NV consolidation.
• Own specific Balance Sheet analysis areas for monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Support the Reporting Team in the review, implementation, and continuous monitoring of financial controls and the control environment.
• Assist with Financial Reporting policy matters, such as those related to Music Catalogue or Investment transaction activity.
• Support the maintenance of the internal chart of accounts and financial group reporting structures.
• Assist with the Group audit process.
• Provide additional off-cycle support to the line manager and other senior members of the Global Financial Reporting team.

Requirements

Essential

• A relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in financial controls and accounting, either from within a business or as an auditor.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements, specifically IFRS and the interpretation of new standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to explain and present financial results clearly, accurately, and concisely.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Company Information

Music is Universal. It’s the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world’s leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.

Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.

We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email UniversalMusicCareers@umusic.com.