Finance Manager - Royalties

Handle Recruitment Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment brand is seeking a Finance Manager specializing in royalties, offering a 13-14 month fixed-term contract. This role involves financial and royalties accounting responsibilities, requiring advanced financial analysis skills and a qualified accountant background. The position allows for 4 days in the office and 1 day remote work, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified professionals looking for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong financial analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all income and gross margin is reconciled with Management Accountant.
• Liaise with FP&A to ensure all revenue is captured correctly.
• Prepare income variance analysis for management.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) or Qualified by Experience

Job description

Handle are currently working with a market leading entertainment brand who are looking for a Royalties focused Finance Manager. This is a really broad position that has a healthy split of both financial and royalties accounting, so having experience in both is key!

This is a 13-14-month fixed term contract that works 4 days a week in the office and one from home.

Key responsibilities include -

• Ensure all income and gross margin is reconciled and agreed with Management Accountant
• Key liaison with FP&A and Theatrical & Live team to ensure that all revenue is captured correctly
• Ensure all royalties pay-outs are accurate and on a timely basis
• Ensure a full and comprehensive audit trail of back-up is maintained of each payout
• Maintain a detailed income calendar for all subsidiary income receipts (including Records, Film, Music Publishing and Other income), timing of royalties processing and pay-throughs
• Prepare income variance analysis to be shared with management in a timely manner to communicate and explain material movements in income versus budget
• Prepare regular management information on key areas of business, with commentary highlighting any issues, exceptional and/or trends
• Enter and reconcile cash receipts to royalty distribution statements

Candidate requirements -

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) or Qualified by Experience
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability
• In-depth knowledge of royalty accounting and systems, with hands-on royalty processing experience
• Proven experience in senior finance roles, with a solid track record of managing reporting, controls, and team oversight
• Background in group-level finance operations
• Detail-focused and highly organised, both independently and when leading others

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.