Senior Manager, Finance

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's 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.

We are in search of a Senior Manager, Finance to be based in Manila.

Key responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Work closely with Finance Director on Monthly reporting process, analyze and review financial data including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

• Responsible for regular analysis and financial reports to support business decision making.

• Monitor monthly closing of account, ensures timely submission of reports to Corporate including forecast and budget reporting.

• Prepare various analysis, financial reporting and presentation for Management, including supporting Deal or Project analysis when necessary

• Prepare / review statutory financial statements

• Coordinate with third party for tax preparation, auditing and other financial needs as necessary

Controllership & Financial Governance

• Oversee financial controls and ensure adherence to UMG's financial policies and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.

• Supervise tax compliance, including VAT, corporate income tax, and other statutory filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Manage and support tax audits, statutory audits, and internal reviews, ensuring proper documentation and risk mitigation.

• Strengthen internal controls, implement process improvements, and oversee financial compliance to safeguard company assets.

• Support FD in ensuring that everyone in the Company complies with financial policies and procedures of the company, including government financial regulations

• Ensure regular updates of company compliance program and performing periodic walkthrough testing to ensure effectiveness of our internal controls.

Strategic Support

• Provide financial training and mentorship to business teams to enhance financial literacy and accountability.

Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement

• Identify opportunities to streamline Finance processes and enhance decision-making tools.

• Work closely with regional finance teams to implement best practices and financial transformation initiatives.

Desirable Traits:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, or a related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA is a must.

• At least 10 years of experience in FBP, Controllership, or Finance Management, preferably in a multinational company

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analytics skills

• Deep understanding of IFRS, local tax regulations, and financial compliance requirements

• Experience managing audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

• Proficiency in financial systems such as SAP, Hyperion, or similar ERP tools

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities effectively

• Integrity is a must

Interested? Please follow the link to submit your application today
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.