Senior Finance Manager

Live Nation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis）

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (holidays, sick leave,生日

Parental leave programs

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Free concert tickets

Job summary

Louder Entertainment, part of Live Nation, seeks a Senior Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations, lead the finance team and align Louder processes with the wider Live Nation group. The role involves budgeting, reporting, and strategic analysis for CEO-level stakeholders.

You will manage P&L for all Louder events, drive forecasting accuracy, and ensure SOX compliance while supporting on-site budgeting and cost control across both outdoor and indoor events.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• SOX controls experience and ability to improve financial processes.
• Experience in budgeting, P&L reviews, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Background in live events or entertainment finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Louder P&L budgets, monthly forecasting and reconciliation to the General Ledger.
• Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to the CEOs and LN leadership.
• Lead the Louder Finance team and integrate with Live Nation Finance processes.
• Prepare the Louder annual budget in line with Live Nation requirements.
• Manage external supplier payments and maintain strong financial controls.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Spreadsheet skills

Finance leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Job description

• Reports to: The CEOs of Louder Entertainment
• The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, accuracy, integrity and transparency of the financials within Louder Entertainment
• They should also have the ability and willingness to be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, from providing insightful strategic analysis to the CEOs, to leading the Louder Finance team, overseeing the monthly accounts and reporting processes, and integrating Louder’s finance processes into the wider Group processes
• They will work closely and report directly to the CEOs and the Director of Operations, as well as having a dotted line to LN’s VP Finance
• The Farmiloe Building in Farringdon, London is a beautiful office to work in
• Staff can enjoy use of arcade games in the basement games room, onsite gym equipment plus fitness and meditation classes
• In addition to this, the office has a fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista to serve you your favourite coffee as you walk into the office and offers heavily subsidised lunch options
• We hold regular staff events in our atrium stage space including hosting speakers and open mic nights to showcase employee talent
• Provide effective leadership for the Finance team, whilst ensuring a close working relationship with the LN Finance team
• Integrate Louder Finance processes into the wider LN Finance function, including supporting the onboarding of events onto ROME, the event booking system
• Oversee the submission of all outdoor and indoor event P&L’s, from initial budgeting with the Operations team, through to monthly forecasting and finalisation and reconciliation to the General Ledger
• Provide financial insight, guidance and strategic analysis for new business ventures, new event ideas and commercial agreements
• Produce the Louder monthly Finance business pack, as well as actuals and forecast reporting to Live Nation, summarising forecast and actual results vs. budget and presenting to the Co-Founders, Finance leads and the Live Nation UK Board, via the monthly business call
• Work closely with LN Finance to prepare and submit the Louder annual budget in line with Live Nation requirements
• Monitor event budgets/ P&L’s and highlight variances that can impact the achievement of financial targets. Challenge and investigate variances when needed
• Own and review outdoor and indoor event tracking, covering the key financial metrics for all events in the Louder roster, providing real time data to the Louder business, to aid operational and commercial decision making on an ongoing basis from on-sale to event period
• Oversee the artist, production, marketing, and all supplier payment processes for all Louder events
• Support the Operations team throughout their processes, from budgeting, procurement, show delivery and cost actualisation processes
• Analyse commercial arrangements with third party income partners and ensure revenue is being maximised, as well as advising on accounting treatment
• Answer questions/provide analysis to LN relating to Louder events and provide context and rationale behind the relevant company strategy
• Work with business and department leads to identify and implement new policies and systems to improve processes within Louder
• Monitor and approve fixed costs as well as monthly payroll and benefits
• Develop and maintain relationships with key co-promotion partners and associated business stakeholders
• Provide operational and forward-looking cashflow analysis to the business and to the wider LN Finance team
• Ensure effective SOX reporting/compliance and that the requirements of the Parent company are met in a timely and efficient manner
• Additional ad hoc tasks which may be outside of your typical duties and may evolve as required as the business continues to grow

Benefits

• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

They must be a good communicator, with the ability to work with a range of staff across all departments, have excellent analytical and spreadsheet skills, hands on experience as well as a formal accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA/CIMAThe post holder must have ambition and enthusiasm to drive change to meet the needs of a growing divisionExperience working in a SOX controls environment and adapting processes to ensure strict financial robustnessUnderstanding of FX transactions, Foreign Entertainers Tax, PRS, VATPrior experience in the live entertainment business and knowledge of event budgetsProven track record as a successful finance professional, with a formal accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA/CIMAExceptional communication skills including the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders including Live Nation UK board members and Live Nation Entertainment senior employeesSound grasp of running a finance team, including demonstrable skills in risk analysis and forecasting, and the ability to interpret and communicate financial informationA forensic eye for detail and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks and meet deadlinesFully IT competent, in particular Excel and Oracle (or similar) AccountsAbility to manage resources, and both senior and junior staff, including supporting of co-founders with financial managementKnowledge of Live Music commercial deals and structures of deals gained from previous ‘real world’ experienceKnowledge of appropriate business approach, culture, practices, and proceduresOpen to new ways of working and providing timely responses to business-critical incidentsNot afraid to drive change and rally the team to ensure results of the division are maximisedUses own initiative, self-motivated and proactiveThe following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success