Job Summary:Company: Live NationDepartment: FinanceLocation: ManchesterReports to: Finance ManagerWorking Hours: Full time, permanentRole DescriptionYou will be responsible for supporting the production of timely and accurate management accounts for Live Nation music festivals along with the processing of purchase orders and invoices. The role reports to the Finance Manager and will work closely with the Finance and Operations teams to provide accurate and timely management accounts to agreed deadlines.Who you areCompetencies / Skills / Knowledge / ExperienceProven experience within a finance department.Financial/management reporting experience working to tight deadlines.Strong Excel skills.Excellent communication skills.Strong attention to detail.Strong administration, time management and presentation skills.Desired / Not EssentialMedia/entertainment/FMCG background.Experience with Oracle and BPC.Part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.BehavioursThe following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a successStrong 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.Self-starter and problem solver.Deadline focused.Works well in a team environment and always willing to help others.Happy to be flexible in working hours to facilitate working/attending the festivals.What the role includesSupport production of monthly management accounts in accordance with agreed timescales.Compare event-by-event budgets vs. forecasts with explanations of major variances.Authorising and processing of festival purchase orders and invoices.Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations.Monthly review of all ongoing budget expenditure with event stakeholders, highlighting risk areas where budgets are likely to be exceeded.Ad-hoc support.Equal OpportunitiesWe 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 CompanyLive 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.comAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 6th December 2023. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application.
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