Finance Manager

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Company: Live Nation
Department: VIP Nation International Europe
Location: Farringdon, London
Reports to: Vice President VIP Nation International
Working Hours: Full-time. Some evening and weekend work may be required if attendance is needed at shows - including some national and international travel.
Job Type: Fixed term contract, Sept 2026 to Nov 2027

Role Description

Working within VIP Nation International you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the finance side of the business supporting the team needs in delivering and planning events. You will be working alongside the event organisers to develop VIP concepts and products to enhance the fan experience and generate revenue for the artist, festival, or rights holder.

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 the events that we contribute to. We have a fun atmosphere within the team, which helps us maintain an open, approachable department, which can partner and build genuinely authentic and valuable relationships with our stakeholders internally and externally. We are committed to working as a team and so support each other to achieve wins as a team.

What we can offer you

Live Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. 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 Live Nation employee talent.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
* Experience of music tour finance/tour accounting along with AR/AP.
* In depth knowledge of UK/European VAT, PRS and WHT application would be advantageous
* ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent) qualified with strong accounting knowledge.
* Excellent numeracy skills with exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in using excel at a high level
* Strong organisational skills and a proven ability to multi-task, prioritise, manage task and work under pressure.
* In depth knowledge of Oracle and BIS
* Ability to liaise directly with tour directors and artist teams.
* Experience with managing/supervising people

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success
* Proactive and demonstrates Initiative
* Organised and deadline focused
* Self-motivated and takes ownership for personal and technical development
* Adaptability in any given situation
* Commitment and willingness to learn

What the role includes
* Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasting and reporting requirements for VIP Nation International Touring and report to various stakeholders including VP.
* Lead implementation and application of BIS systems across the department
* Review processes and accuracy of recharge invoicing throughout EMEA
* Variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue reporting
* Track and update touring deals across EMEA/UK
* Review relevant artist payments as required, ensuring artist teams are paid correctly and promptly.
* Review WHT tax application and submit quarterly FEU returns.
* Reconciliation and review of final GL, cash positions, payroll and associated final journal postings to close projects.
* Analyse, prepare and lead VIP settlement process including revenue audits with local promotors and artist teams.
* Manage AR/AP processes along with purchase order elements as required.
* Manage finance function and oversee Tour Accountants' tour duties and workload.
* Liaising with internal teams (AP, AR, management and tour accounting teams) as well as VIPN departments to ensure all finance elements are aligned.
* Approve and apply knowledge of expense and costing systems.
* Continually identify risks to delivery, propose solutions where necessary and effectively manage stakeholder expectation throughout

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. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. 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. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 22nd July 2026. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible.

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