Senior Finance Manager

Job Summary:

Company: Louder Entertainment Ltd

Department: Finance

Location: Farringdon, London

Reports to: The CEOs of Louder Entertainment

Direct Reports: 2+

Working Hours: Full time

Job Type: Permanent

Role Description

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.

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/CIMA. The post holder must have ambition and enthusiasm to drive change to meet the needs of a growing division.

What it’s like to work in the Team

Louder is a live events company with decades worth of experience in all corners of the music industry, specialising in talent booking, event marketing, social media campaigning, on-site logistics and management as well as the substantial growth of many electronic music genres.

Our growing team leads some of the most exciting music projects in the UK, including On The Beach, Gunnersbury Park events, and brands such as Worried About Henry.

Our main drive has always been to work with the biggest artists at the best venues, as well as cultivating new talent. Working with acts and brands that span the full spectrum of electronic and live music, Louder are developing international talent within the UK’s most competitive markets.

Following the integration of Louder into the wider Live Nation group of companies, an exciting opportunity has arisen to lead and shape the evolving Finance function, focusing on the growing opportunities for the Louder business whilst also aligning with the requirements of the group.

What we can offer you

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.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Proven track record as a successful finance professional, with a formal accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA/CIMA.
• Prior experience in the live entertainment business and knowledge of event budgets.
• Knowledge of Live Music commercial deals and structures of deals gained from previous ‘real world’ experience.
• Sound grasp of running a finance team, including demonstrable skills in risk analysis and forecasting, and the ability to interpret and communicate financial information.
• A forensic eye for detail and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Fully IT competent, in particular Excel and Oracle (or similar) Accounts.
• Exceptional communication skills including the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders including Live Nation UK board members and Live Nation Entertainment senior employees.
• Understanding of FX transactions, Foreign Entertainers Tax, PRS, VAT.
• Experience working in a SOX controls environment and adapting processes to ensure strict financial robustness. Ability to manage resources, and both senior and junior staff, including supporting of co-founders with financial management.

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

• Knowledge of appropriate business approach, culture, practices, and procedures.
• Uses own initiative, self-motivated and proactive.
• Not afraid to drive change and rally the team to ensure results of the division are maximised. Open to new ways of working and providing timely…