Director, Finance

Director, Interscope Capitol Finance

Location:

Santa Monica and Hollywood, CA
Salary: $108,500 - $151,800 (depending on experience and location)

• Conduct custom financial modeling and strategic analysis of recorded music deals and unique projects, collaborating with other departments to assess investment returns, establish strategic rationale, and succinctly communicate findings.
• Function as an unbiased partner to proactively aid negotiations.
• Perform post‑mortem and current performance analyses for internal management and external stakeholders.
• Manage the approval process for select UMG executive approval‑level deals.
• Provide financial guidance for other business units and departments, including merchandise and music pricing, cost analysis, impairment analysis, and more.
• Enhance financial models and improve reporting efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; music industry experience preferred.
• Minimum 7‑10+ years of relevant work experience in finance, M&A, consulting/strategy, or a similar field.
• Prior exposure to M&A or deals preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, including advanced Excel/financial modeling skills (able to build models from scratch).
• Proven ability to analyze and communicate complex analyses and key findings to executives.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize based on evolving workload and tight deadlines.
• High intellectual curiosity, especially around music, technology, and entertainment.
• Personable with strong team‑working skills.
• Experience with financial systems a plus (SAP, Micro Strategy, etc.).
• Comfort using and creating AI‑powered tools a plus.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including 100% coverage for outpatient in‑network mental health services.
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants.
• Well‑being reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and more (up to $720/year).
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution.
• 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 Well‑being Day).
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day).
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent.

Disclaimer:
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UMG is an E‑Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. UMG is not enrolled in E‑Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E‑Verify, for example candidates on STEM‑OPT.