Management Accountant, Live Nation
Entertainment events promoter and producer
Job no longer available
Entertainment events promoter and producer
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
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
- Experience in preparing management accounts and financial reports, as well as balance sheet management
- Good knowledge of/keen interest in the music/live events industry
- Adaptable, with excellent time management skills and ability to handle pressure with sometimes conflicting deadlines
- Great attention to detail and passionate about getting it right first time
- Strong Excel knowledge and application of relevant formulas
- AAT or Accounting Degree. Qualified/part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
- Strong work ethic with a can-do attitude
- Committed to getting the job done and delivering to agreed deadlines
- Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
- Self-starter and problem solver
- Works well in a team environment and always willing to help others
- Happy to be flexible in working hours to facilitate working/attending festivals. This will involve being away onsite during the summer and our events typically take place at weekends but it is likely that travel is also required during the working week as well
What the job involves
- Reports to: Finance Manager
- Working Hours: Full time plus additional working hours as required particular during festival season
- This role is a key member of the festival finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager. If you have management accounting experience and a passion for festivals then this would be an excellent opportunity to contribute to our world-class festivals and outdoor shows while progressing your finance career
- Key responsibilities will include supporting the day-to-day accounting, control and reporting for three Festival companies and assisting with the accounting for centralsied Fesitval Infrastructure projects, along with being a key member of the finance team that helps the team deliver the events successfully
- The role will work closely with and support the Operations, Marketing, Artist and wider interal Finance teams within the business and will look to constantly improve processes, systems, and controls
- Daily/Weekly Responsibilities:
- Review and approval of purchase orders and purchase invoices in line with forecasts
- Preparing and reviewing weekly payment runs
- Aged debt reviews
- Month/Quarter/Year End:
- Leading the month end process within the division and ensuring month end journals, including accruals, payroll, bad debt, prepayments, are posted accurately
- Providing the division’s monthly variance analysis and commentary of actual performance against forecast by festival
- Preparing the monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with the annual audit, resolving queries, and providing supporting information in a timely manner
- Budgeting/Forecasting:
- Preparing the festival budgets/forecasts, working with other departments to keep P&L figures up to date
- Festival ticket sales forecasting - reviewing sales to date versus forecast sales and highlighting areas of concern
- Preparing the division’s monthly cashflow forecasting, highlighting any potential areas of concern
- Preparing monthly forecast packs
- While this is a great opportunity in an exciting industry this is not just a chance to see shows for free! The role is not your ordinary 9-5 and the industry is demanding with sometimes unsociable and long hours
- The excitement and energy of the shows, tours and festivals we create comes from the hard work and dedication we commit to our work, and this role is no exception to this. So, get ready to bring your best to the role
Application process
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 2nd February 2026. We reserve the right to close applications at any time
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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