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Finance Manager *Live entertainment*
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Finance Manager *Live entertainment*
Finance Manager – Entertainment Ticketing Business
An exciting opportunity to join a growing entertainment ticketing business as its first finance hire. Reporting directly to the COO, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day management of the finance function in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
Your New Role
This is a hands-on, strategic finance leadership position, where you’ll oversee:
- Financial reporting
- Payroll operations
- Weekly settlement cycle (across agent, theatre, and box office networks)
Key requirements: Deep knowledge of theatre and entertainment finance processes, strong analytical skills, and a proactive attitude toward financial controls.
About the Business
- Sector: Ticketing, entertainment, and media
- ** první finance hire**, reporting to the founders
- Dynamic, fast-moving environment
- A great chance to grow your finance expertise while contributing to a reputable London-based brand
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What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Experience: Advantageous—but not essential—in crop ticketing, entertainment, or media finance
- Skills:
- IFRS / UK GAAP accounting expertise
- Analytical mindset with a focus on financial controls
- Ability to thrive in a budget-conscious SME operating environment
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Proactive, hands-on approach
- Personality: Enjoys fast-paced, challenge-driven work
What’s in It for You?
This is a standout career-building opportunity in a rising London-based brand. As an early finance hire, you’ll:
✅ Gain high visibility with key stakeholders ✅ Strengthen your finance expertise through hands-on responsibility ✅ Progress faster: Access to clear career development and personal growth ✅ Competitive salary: £60-£70,000 (plus benefits) ✅ Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days + public holidays ✅ Private Health Insurance ✅ Professional association membership support (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA) ✅ Flexible hybrid model: 3 days in the office
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