Finance Manager - Live Music - Brighton

Handle Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live music company in Brighton is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee their financial operations. This role entails managing budgeting processes, ensuring compliance, and strategic financial planning. Candidates should possess an ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualification and ideally have over 3 years of experience in the music or media industry. Apply now for this unique opportunity in an expanding company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years proven experience as a Financial Controller in the music industry.
• Royalties experience.
• Experience in media/entertainment industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day financial operations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and controls.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly budgets and forecasts.
• Generate financial reports for management decision-making.
• Track budget variances and recommend improvements.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements.
• Oversee MCPS reporting and royalty accounting.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Prepare year-end accounts to final draft.
• Liaise with external accountants for year-end accounts.
• Manage cash flow and supervise the accounts team.

Skills

Accounting qualification ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Sage accountancy software

Financial analysis

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

Handle are delighted to be working with an established live music company in their search for a Finance Manager. This is a unique and rare opportunity to work for an ever-expanding company within the industry looking after music promotions, venues, and artist touring.

This brand new Finance Manager position will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial planning. This position requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and the ability to work collaboratively with the different departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the company.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly budgets and forecasts.
• Generate custom financial reports for management to support decision-making processes.
• Track budget variances, investigate discrepancies, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements for clients
• Oversee quarterly MCPS reporting and half yearly royalty accounting for labels.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.
• Prepare year-end accounts to final draft (excluding tax calculations and companies house submissions)
• Liaise with external accountant to finalise end of year accounts.
• Manage cash flow.
• Supervise and mentor the accounts team.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualification is essential
• Rounded knowledge and experience with Sage accountancy software.
• A minimum of 3 years proven experience as a Financial Controller in the music industry.
• Royalties experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Music experience is desirable but if not, media/entertainment industry experience is essential. You will have a passion for all things music and be a regular gig and festival goer!

Apply now

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.