Finance Manager - Live Music

We are looking for an experienced and driven Finance Manager to join a hugely successful and growing Live Music and Events company in London. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders to drive financial performance, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, lead a high-performing team, and play a critical role in shaping the financial future of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate the finance team to deliver best-in-class finance operations
• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting, with clear insights and recommendations
• Review and improve finance processes across the business, including payroll and cross-functional workflows
• Act as the custodian of cashflow, managing forecasts and ensuring timely payments to employees, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Partner with the Finance Director on treasury, funding, and investment activities, including foreign currency management
• Oversee payroll processes in collaboration with People & Culture, ensuring accuracy and continuity
• Manage relationships with banking partners and support access to funding and credit facilities
• Deliver detailed financial and project-level analysis to support profitability and performance improvements
• Support budgeting processes and produce KPI scorecards for senior management
• Lead the audit process and act as the key contact for external auditors
• Identify financial risks and implement effective controls and mitigation strategies

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) with proven experience in a Finance Manager role
• Strong systems experience, including Sage 200 (finance) and Sage 50 (payroll)
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Confident communicator, able to present financial information to senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive leader who takes ownership and drives continuous improvement
• A collaborative team player who can also work autonomously

The successful candidate will come from a strong technical accounting background from within the entertainment and music industry. You will need to be a team player and have a passion for all things Music!

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