Finance Analyst

Job Summary:Company: Live NationDepartment: European Concerts FinanceLocation: Farringdon, London (1-2 days per week)Reports to: FP&A DirectorWorking Hours: Full time, fixed term contract, until March 2024Role DescriptionFinance Analyst within Live Nation EMEA Head Office Finance team, working across markets based in 22 countries across EMEA. The role reports to the FP&A Director of the EMEA Concerts Division of Live Nation.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 youLive 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 areCompetencies / Skills / Knowledge / ExperienceEssential:ACA qualified (or equivalent)Strong Excel skillsExcellent communication skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to take a higher-level view of data to highlight important pointsDesired:Experience of variance reportingExperience of US GAAPExperience of stakeholder managementOracle / EPM experienceBehavioursThe following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a successHard workingSelf-motivatedReliableAdaptableWhat the role includesMonth end responsibilitiesReview market report submissions of forecast vs. actual sponsorship variances.P&L variance analysis for sponsorship to be reported to US group (actual vs. forecast, budget & prior year).Data handling and reviewing key data metrics such as total show attendance, events and show profitability. It includes commentary of variances arising from current forecast and annual Budget.Responsible for reporting divisional legal costs.Review of non-financial data including actual head count, actual events and total attendance metrics for each of the local markets of the division. Includes commentary of variances arising from current forecast and annual Budget.Reconciliation of CAPEX actuals between finance systemsMonthly forecast and annual budget responsibilitiesReview monthly market report submissions of forecast vs. prior forecast sponsorship variances.P&L forecast variance analysis for sponsorship to be reported to US group (current forecast vs. prior forecast, budget & prior year).Together with the FP&A team; assist and support the EMEA operations to ensure relevant information is provided and deadlines are met during the preparation of monthly forecast and annual budget.Ownership of the preparation and analysis of timely and accurate reports referring to head count, legal, consultant, and capital expenditure of the division. It includes commentary and analysis of variances arising versus previous period’s forecast and current budgetResponsible for identifying, reviewing and analysing the financial impact of Digital and Sponsorship activity on the division’s P&L.Weekly responsibilities Preparation of a profit/flash report which shows profitability and information for shows across the EMEA markets. This report provides key information to senior managementResponsibility for analysing and explain variances arising in this profit/flash report vs. current forecast and annual Budget.Other responsibilitiesResponsible for the management of the talent ID database, ensuring this database is up to date where support and planning team is aware of any artist or band to include.Liaise with EMEA finance teams to ensure information is presented in an effective manner and deadlines are met.Project work on testing & delivery of new Global Accounting & FP&A system being rolled out during 2023 & 2024.Other ad hoc analysis reports as requiredEqual 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, 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: Monday 19th June 2023. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application.