Vice President, Finance - New York, 10019

Vice President, Finance - New York, 10019, United States of America

How We LEAD:

UMG is currently looking for a Vice President, Finance based in our NYC office. The ideal candidate is an experienced entertainment finance executive with a strong FP&A and accounting foundation and the ability to translate financial performance into strategic direction profitability in a creative and entrepreneurial environment. This is not a remote position and will be required to be in the office four days a week (Monday–Thursday).

How You’ll CREATE:

• Serve as a financial partner to business unit leadership, influencing creative, commercial, and operational strategy.

• Provide strategic oversight and governance of the monthly close in partnership with CFO, department head and corporate accounting.

· Translate financial insights into strategic recommendations for repertoire investment, marketing, and catalog monetization.

· Responsible for the accuracy of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and quarterly/annual projections.

· Manage preparation of the annual plan, monthly forecasts, and variance analysis for Corporate and Business Unit management.

· Create executive-level financial presentations that frame insights, risks, and strategic opportunities for the CFO and C-suite.

· Provide oversight and direction on financial modeling and analytical tools, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions.

· Provide financial recommendations on pricing, margin strategy, and commercial optimization across retail, streaming, and D2C channels

· Oversee performance metrics, identifying strategic trends in margin, artist investment, and cash flow to guide support financial recommendations.

· Partner with UMG Compliance and Audit teams to ensure strong financial controls, governance, and audit processes that effectively manage risk.

· Responsible for the development of reporting and analyses that inform strategic decisions for internal leadership and external partners

· Partner with department head to ensure financial review of contractual profit splits and distribution statements are accurate and provide aligned to business strategies.

• Responsible for additional projects, as requested, working across UMG central departments & external partners.

Bring Your VIBE:

• BA in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred.

• 7+ years experience in FP&A and accounting roles, experience in the music is strongly preferred; entertainment or media industry experience will be considered

• Expertise in financial planning (including monthly and quarterly close), forecasting, reporting, and analysis with experience influencing executive-level decisions

• Must have experience in managing business unit expenses and P&Ls

• Strong knowledge of financial systems preferred (Hyperion Financial Management/Smartview Reporting, SAP and BPC) and ability to oversee complex financial models and reporting tools.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for executive-level presentations and scenario modeling.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to senior executives, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making at the senior leadership level and drive results in a fast-paced, creative environment.

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative kills, including adaptability, personal effectiveness, and the ability to establish quick rapport.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple business units under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

• Must be a self-starter with exceptional follow-up skills and proven track of delivering key deliverables in a timely manner.

• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and tact.