Job Information
House of Blues Senior Finance Lead in Farringdon, United Kingdom
Job Summary:
Company: Live Nation (Music) UK Ltd
Department: Finance
Location: Farringdon, London
Reports to: VP Finance
Line Reports: None
Working hours: Full time, 18 months fixed term contract with potential to extend / temp to perm
Role Description
To provide cover across certain key roles within the department, during the upgrade of our Financial Systems (“Project Cumulus”).
This position will provide critical support to a busy Finance team during a period of development, testing, and implementation of a new Financial System. The role would suit an experienced Finance lead, who thrives working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines, has a versatile approach, and can proactively and quickly take on new tasks.
The role is a great opportunity to gain wide exposure across Live Nation’s finance department, with the potential to extend or convert to a permanent position.
What it’s like to work in the Team
Our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals, but we all share the same passion for achieving results as a team. With many team members having been in the business a long time, we are proud of what we do, yet always open to developing new processes and taking on new challenges.
Who you are?
Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience / Behaviours
Versatile, proactive, able to pick processes up quickly and confidently.
Communicative, trustworthy.
Works well in a team environment and always willing to help others.
Significant time spent gaining experience of working in a busy Finance function, with detailed practical knowledge across both Transaction Processing and Management Accounting.
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Excellent Excel skills. It would also be desirable to have experience of Oracle Financials.
Desirable to have prior experience working in the industry, to be able to hit the ground running.
Desirable to have prior experience of a SOX controlled environment.
What the role includes
Provide cover for a range of tasks normally carried out by the Financial Controller, the Head of Management Accounts and the Finance Manager, whilst those individuals form part of the “Project Cumulus” (replacement of Oracle EBS and EPM, with Oracle Cloud and OneStream) team. Tasks would include but would not be limited to:
Preparation and submission of the monthly cashflow forecast report o Review and approval of quarterly VAT returns o Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation reviews
Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet Variances reports and quarterly submission of variance explanations
Monthly P&L variance reporting reviews
Monthly Sponsorship forecast reviews – reconciling forecast submissions against Salesforce
Reports Review of 2025 budgets
Deal with escalated AR & AP related issues
Approval of payments for release on online banking (after initial period) o Show project close reviews
Preparation of Sponsorship Accounting Memo’s for Contracted deals
Identify any new tours with currency guarantees from itineraries circulated. Arrange approvals and initiate FX forward contracts and currency purchases
Ad hoc projects as requested by the VP Finance and wider senior finance team
Equal Opportunities
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
The Company
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world, promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .
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About Us
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones’ music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.
There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.