Finance Analyst

Job Description

Company: Live Nation
Department: UK & Ireland Concerts Finance
Location: Farringdon, London
Reports to: Head of FP&A
Job Type: Fixed term, expected duration 12 months
Working Hours: Full time
Role Description
We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join the UK & Ireland head office Finance team, reporting to the Head of FP&A. The Finance Analyst will need to have a keen eye for attention to detail when assisting in the preparation of the business' consolidated actual, forecast, and budgeted reports and in regularly preparing key metric analysis for our US head office team for strategic decision making to drive the business forward.
The successful candidate will have a strong finance analytical background, be forward thinking with a positive attitude to change and be looking to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Live Nation is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.
What we can offer you
Live Nation offers impressive employee benefits. 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
Essential
• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Financial / Management reporting experience working to tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take a higher-level view of data to highlight important points.
Desired / Not Essential
• Experience of US GAAP.
• Experience of variance reporting.
• Experience with a consolidating forecast tool (e.g. BPC / EPM / Onestream or equivalent).
• Tableau / SQL / Databricks.
• Media & Entertainment/FMCG background.
Behaviours
The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success;
• Strong work ethic with a can-do attitude.
• Forward thinking with a positive attitude towards change.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment.
What the role includes
• Review monthly business unit report submissions of forecast vs. actual and prior forecast variances.
• Preparation of consolidated UK & Ireland budget, forecast and actuals reporting packs to be delivered to head office, involving both financial and non-financial information with supporting commentary.
• Prepare monthly internal forecast and actual operational reports with supporting commentary and analysis.
• Regular preparation and distribution of key metrics for senior management to facilitate decision-making towards the achievement of the budget and strategic plans.
• Assist and support the Head of FP&A to ensure relevant information is provided and deadlines are met during the preparation of consolidated monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Assist the Head of FP&A to maintain, create and produce key business analytical reports.
• Project work on testing and delivery of new Global Accounting and FP&A system being rolled out during 2026. Support the creation and rollover of new reporting requirements.
• Other ad hoc analysis reports as required.

The Company

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday 15th February 2026. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early applications where possible.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-867986-216-73-216-222-42 in your application.