Global Finance Intern

Universal Music Group

Jun 20

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Banking & Finance
London

Requirements

Interest in music with an enthusiasm to work within the industry
Desire to become a finance professional
Team player, good at building professional relationships and adapting a personal approach to deal with different personalities and varying levels of knowledge and skills across the organisation
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form
Strong computer literacy and excellent excel (or equivalent) skills
Excellent analytical skills
Flexible with ability to multi-task and prioritise
Ability to manage own workload in a pressurised environment and work to tight deadlines

Responsibilities

Be Analytical:
Financial Reporting:
As part of the Global Financial Reporting team, this role will be involved in the completion of the monthly / forecast / plan consolidation processes and procedures including a number of reconciliations and analyses
Help run and build reports in our Financial Reporting system, to support adhoc analysis
Support the Global Financial Reporting team with the creating of adhoc reports and reviews
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
Assist in the running of monthly management presentations across a range of key analysis areas within the FP&A team
Use a range of systems to extract key reports to support monthly analysis within the FP&A team as well as for ad hoc analysis
Provide commentary and analysis on specific focus areas at both a group and market level
Be Organised:
Coordinate territory finance submission process
Help in the development and maintenance of our monthly processes and controls
Be Collaborative:
Provide additional off-cycle support to the UMG Global Finance team
Support the Global Finance team with the creating of presentations and other adhoc reports and reviews

FAQs

What will be my main responsibilities as a Global Finance Intern?

Your main responsibilities will include analyzing the company’s global financial reporting, monitoring and coordinating the group financial reporting process, and maintaining finance system rules and perimeters.

Will I have the opportunity to work in different areas of the Global Finance team?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to both core functions of UMG’s Global Finance team by spending 6 months in the Global Reporting team and 6 months in the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team.

Who will I be providing support to in this role?

You will be providing support to the UMG CFO, UMG Board, and Heads of Finance in the operating companies.

What skills or qualifications are required for this internship?

Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required for this internship. A background in finance, accounting, or related fields is preferred.

Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

Entertainment & Media

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1934

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. 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. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.