We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. 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.
Role Summary
Seeking a passionate, highly motivated and experienced finance professional with the agility and flexibility to support and business partner with a team responsible for a group of high growth companies across South East Asia in a fast changing industry.
Reporting to the Regional CFO, the candidate will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of the regional office, active in supporting local business units in a broad range of activities including finance projects, strategic analysis, new deals and acquisitions at a regional level for UMG to meet its strategic ambition. The candidate will participate in the annual budget, forecast, statutory / tax reporting and compliance exercises.
This is a maternity cover for 8 months.
About the role
Planning and reporting
Lead monthly close and reporting, forecast and plan of the Regional office
Perform regular review of OPCO Balance Sheet and improve quality of reconciliation and support from BPO (WNS in China and India)
Provide timely analysis of monthly report, including dashboard, cost ratio, KPI to present the financials to various stakeholders for decision making
Business Control
Interpret financials for management and identify potential risks & opportunities with ability to drive performance accountability and risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate and support Group transactions including dividends, cost recharge with Inter-companies, including reviewing for transfer pricing and relevant indirect taxes
Support frontline (A&R and Marketing) by preparing relevant P&L and advise on financial performance of projects and marketing spends
Manage regional office cost and approvals, advise department head on budgeted spends and drive cost savings as needed
Projects and Process review
Perform financial, internal controls and compliance review to ensure best practice and complying with Global procedures
Drive an open and proactive communication with the Global Finance to ensure group requirements can be managed in an effective & timely manner
Desirable Traits:
University degree, with ACCA/CPA equivalent
At least 5+ years in relevant Finance related roles
Able to lead and motivate finance team members
Demonstrate strong attention to detail (critical) and able to query/identify inconsistencies and challenge idea constructively
Able to work independently and yet possess strong teamwork ethos
Strong written, communication and presentation skills
Deep accounting / finance understanding and IFRS knowledge. US GAAP is a plus.
Strong technically in Excel, PowerPoint, Hyperion (HFM) and SAP
Can do attitude, with a hands on approach to problem solving and able to work under pressure. Able to deliver on time.
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Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
About us:
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.
Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans.
UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world.
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