Senior Finance Manager, Live Nation
Office located in Farringdon
Entertainment events promoter and producer
Be an early applicant
Entertainment events promoter and producer
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Farringdon
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help live music fans more easily and quickly find concert tickets and information about their favourite artists and venues.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
- 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 responses to business-critical incidents
What the job involves
- 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
Application process
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 2nd November 2026. We reserve the right to close applications at anytime so encourage early application where possible
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Live Nation is the world's leading live entertainment company, sitting at the top of the market in live events and ticketing. Formed in 2005, it is a major international company, with key business segments made up of concerts, ticketing, and sponsorship and advertising.
Despite its dominant position in the market, the company saw an 84% drop in revenue during 2020 and the closure of live events. Since then, however, demand has been stronger than ever for their ticket sales. This is a reflection that live events remain a clear priority for consumers and has been further reflected in Live Nation's acquisitions of companies, like Goodlive, that complement and bolster Live Nation's portfolio.
In addition to live events, a key area to watch for Live Nation will be the rise of online concert streaming, like that undertaken by competitors such as Driift. Major festivals such as Glastonbury have trialled online concerts with mixed reviews. If it proves successful, this could be a major new section of the entertainment market and a big potential part of Live Nation's future ventures.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
- WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
- 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
Company HQ
Beverly Hills, CA
Leadership
Michael Rapino
(CEO & President)Michael joined Live Nation Entertainment in 2005 as CEO and President. Previously, he spent 10 years in various Marketing and Entertainment roles at Labatt's Breweries of Canada. He also held several roles at Clear Channel Communications, including CEO and President of Global Music.
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