Reporting Manager

Job Description

Company: Live Nation
Department: Finance
Location: Farringdon, London
Reports to: Senior Finance Manager
Line Reports: After initial period
Working hours: Full time

Role Description

This position will be a key member of the Concerts Finance team reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, whilst also supporting the VP Finance with important deliverables to senior management. The role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines, has very strong Excel knowledge and a keen attention to detail.

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. We have a fun and supportive atmosphere within the team where we each take real ownership of our responsibilities, but with dedication to supporting each other.

What we can offer you

Live Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The newly opened 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
• Significant experience within an accounting function. Whilst not essential, ACA / ACCA / CIMA is desirable
• Previous experience closing a month end, working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot tables / V Look ups etc.
• Staff supervision experience is desirable

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong time management and prioritisation
• Great attention to detail
• Initiative and self-motivation

What the role includes
• Reviewing month end actuals, updating monthly forecasts, and producing month end reporting packs for certain divisions, along with supporting analysis and commentary. Assisting with preparation of consolidated reporting packs
• Reviewing accruals and deferral reports and preparing reclass journals, as well as reviewing open project statuses and approving project close packs
• Preparation of monthly business packs for certain divisions
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations to comply with established SOX procedures handed down by Live Nation Corporate. This will also include provision of supporting documentation / analytical reviews / walkthroughs for external and internal audits
• Providing cover for preparation of the weekly extrapolations of show performance which serves as an early risk warning for underperforming shows
• Assisting in preparation of monthly schedules to review commissions due to Promoters and Executive Management to ensure the provision within the accounts is adequate, and prepare periodical Promoter statements for all individuals, including end of year statements
• Developing and collaborating on new budget templates, assisting with system change and migration, and other adhoc reporting as required
• Future line management of Finance Analyst

The Company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz272n-3-145-180-18-42 in your application.