Group Finance Director APAC

Live Nation Holdings Australasia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concert access

Professional development

Flexible work arrangement

Wellness programs

Volunteer days

Career advancement

Job summary

Live Nation Holdings Australasia Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks a Group Finance Director for the APAC region to lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting. You will contribute to financial accounting across APAC and drive critical ad hoc projects within a global finance context.

Hosting regular interaction with colleagues worldwide, the role sits within a dynamic head office finance team providing variety and strategic influence across markets.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified accountant with professional credential.
• Strong accounting and reporting background in large corporate, multinational, or Big 4.
• Excellent Excel and data management capability.
• Clear verbal and written communication with global teams.
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and pragmatic, with a hardworking attitude.
• Familiarity with BPC or Oracle; US GAAP exposure desirable.

Responsibilities

• Month end reporting: analyse submissions, forecast vs actual variances, consolidated templates.
• Data and metrics: track show counts, attendance, profitability, headcount.
• Controls and CAPEX: strengthen controls, track CAPEX vs forecast, policy and budget.
• Tour tracking: financial tracking for Western, KPOP and Asian tours.
• Quarterly reporting: prepare and present quarterly analyses and Business Review.
• Forecast and budget: review forecasts, prepare forecast pack and annual budget materials.
• Team and market support: guide junior staff and support local finance heads.
• Acquisitions and compliance: handle acquisition journals and SOX reporting.

Skills

Excel & data management

Clear communication

Self-starter

Flexible/adaptable

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Tools

BPC

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

About Live Nation: Join the team at Live Nation, where innovation meets live entertainment on a global scale! With 40,000 shows and 500 million tickets sold each year, we’re the industry leader, powered by 44,000 talented individuals worldwide. At Live Nation, we’re passionate about transforming live events and creating extraordinary moments for artists, event professionals, and fans.

About the role

If you’ve built a strong finance career and are ready to bring it to the world of live entertainment, this one’s for you. Join Live Nation’s APAC Reporting team as our Group Finance Director. Sitting within the Finance team and reporting to the VP, Group Reporting and Controlling, APAC, you’ll be integrated into the financial planning and analysis function from day one. You’ll deliver accurate budgeting, forecasting and reporting, support financial accounting across the region and take on ad hoc projects as they arise. It’s a head office finance role with plenty of variety, and regular contact with colleagues across the globe.

What you’ll be doing

• Month end reporting: Analyse market submissions, dig into forecast versus actual variances and prepare consolidated templates for US Corporate.
• Data and metrics: Keep a close eye on key metrics including show count, attendance, show profitability and headcount to make sure everything stacks up.
• Controls and CAPEX: Strengthen key controls across APAC markets and track CAPEX actuals against forecast, policy and budget.
• Tour tracking: Build and maintain the financial tracking file for Western, KPOP and Asian tours across the region.
• Quarterly reporting: Prepare and present quarterly walk analyses and the Concerts Division Quarterly Business Review for US Corporate.
• Forecast and budget: Review monthly market forecasts, prepare the forecast pack and develop annual budget materials and presentations.
• Team and market support: Guide junior team members and support local finance heads on everything from accounting advice to financial systems.
• Acquisitions and compliance: Handle acquisition accounting journals, opening balance sheet reviews and divisional SOX reporting to internal audit.

What you’ll bring

• Qualifications: CA or CPA qualified.
• Relevant experience: Strong accounting and reporting background, ideally in a large corporate, multinational or Big 4 audit environment.
• Excel and data skills: Excellent Excel and data management capability.
• Clear communication: Confident verbal and written communicator who can work with colleagues around the world.
• Self-starter: Motivated and diligent, comfortable working with minimal supervision and managing your own time.
• Flexible approach: Pragmatic and adaptable, with a hardworking attitude.
• Systems exposure: BPC or Oracle exposure preferred, but not essential.
• US GAAP: Exposure to US GAAP is desirable, but not essential.

The Benefits

• A vibrant, music-focused workplace fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A flexible approach to when and where you work, designed to support balance in all aspects of life.
• Access to concerts, events, and other entertainment perks.
• A diverse, equitable workplace where every voice matters.
• Comprehensive benefits, from volunteer days to wellness programs and mental health support.

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.

You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and Homelife.

As a growing business, we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

Recognized for seven years as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.

Our world-class teams specialize in all aspects of the live entertainment industry, from ground-breaking innovations in ticketing, global venue development and operations, concert promotion and production, sales and brand partnerships, and unparalleled artist management supported by professionals in all facets of corporate operations.

We believe in taking care of the countless employees helping artists bring live music to fans all around the world.

Our many unique benefit programs are designed to help our teams live life to the fullest including generous vacation, healthcare, retirement benefits, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips. And of course, access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program.

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