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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for platform finance in the United States is $124,326.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $168,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Platform Finance, you need strong analytical skills, financial modeling expertise, and a solid understanding of accounting principles, often supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, advanced Excel skills, and relevant certifications such as CPA or CFA are commonly required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help professionals collaborate with cross-functional teams and present insights to stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate financial operations, strategic decision-making, and effective resource management within platform-based businesses.

How does a Platform Finance professional typically collaborate with product and engineering teams to support business objectives?

Platform Finance professionals often work closely with product and engineering teams to align financial planning with product development and technology investments. This collaboration involves analyzing the financial impact of new product features, assessing the cost-effectiveness of infrastructure changes, and helping prioritize projects based on ROI and strategic goals. By providing clear financial insights and forecasts, Platform Finance ensures that resources are allocated efficiently and supports decision-making that drives business growth. Regular cross-functional meetings and transparent communication are key aspects of this collaborative environment.

What is Platform Finance?

Platform Finance refers to the financial management and operations within digital platforms or technology-driven ecosystems. Professionals in this field handle tasks such as payment processing, revenue tracking, risk management, compliance, and financial analytics for online marketplaces, fintech platforms, or service aggregators. They play a crucial role in ensuring smooth financial transactions, optimizing monetization strategies, and maintaining regulatory adherence within the platform environment.
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Infographic showing various Platform Finance job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,326 per year, or $59.8 per hour.
Vice President, Finance BI and Analytics (COE Lead)

Vice President, Finance BI and Analytics (COE Lead)

Universal Music Group

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

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 own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. 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.
How we LEAD:
We are currently seeking an accomplished Vice President, Finance BI Platform & Analytics leader to standardize and deliver management reporting, dashboards, and analytics capabilities across UMG's finance function, ensuring globally consistent KPIs, self-service reporting, and data-driven insights that enable performance management and decision-making.
This role requires deep expertise in BI, reporting, and data visualization tools, paired with a strong understanding of finance KPIs, management reporting, and performance management. The ideal candidate can translate business needs into reporting requirements and dashboards, brings experience with AI/ML analytics applications in a finance context, and is comfortable working across both technical (data/IT) and business (finance/operations) stakeholders.
How you'll CREATE:
  • Standard report & dashboard design: Design and maintain standard management reports, scorecards, and dashboards that can be leveraged across territories/profit centers/business lines, incorporating unique reporting requirements across differentiated business lines and operating models; Enable self-service capabilities for timely ad-hoc analysis
  • Reporting & dashboard delivery: Own generation of recurring management reports and self-service dashboards on timely cadence on behalf of divisions
  • AI analytics use cases: Design and develop new AI-powered analytics use cases for Finance, in coordination with CIO/CDAO
  • Legacy tool rationalization: Drive migration from fragmented reporting tools to standardized enterprise BI platform
  • Finance data domain ownership: Own the finance reporting data model, incl. metric definitions, hierarchies, and calculation logic to ensure a single source of truth for management reporting, in partnership with CDAO and Corporate Controller on data governance, enterprise KPI definitions
  • Cross Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Corp Controllership on shared data foundation to avoid duplication and ensure cohesion and reconcilability to global consolidated results. Partner with CIO and CDAO on BI & Analytics platform implementation to power an AI-enabled reporting and analysis infrastructure. Work with Planning/Forecasting COE and to embed standardized tools and leverage driver-inputs underpinning planning and forecast models and PBF process
  • Team leadership: Build, Lead and mentor a high-performing BI & Analytics COE team

Bring your VIBE:
  • 12+ years in BI, analytics, or Finance data roles, including leadership experience
  • Deep expertise in BI, reporting, and data visualization tools
  • Strong understanding of finance KPIs, management reporting, and performance management
  • Ability to translate business needs into reporting requirements & dashboards
  • Experience with AI/ML analytics applications in a finance context
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale data and reporting platforms and driving adoption by influencing senior stakeholders
  • Comfortable working across technical (data/IT) and business (finance/operations) stakeholders
  • This role is office-based

Perks Playlist:
Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren't just values-they're how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
  • Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
  • 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 Wellbeing Day)
  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
Please note, 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.
For more information, please click on the following links.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Job Category:
Finance & Accounting
Salary Range:
$181,650 - $365,000
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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