Head of Finance | Scaling Artist Management Business | London


Harmonic are delighted to be working alongside one of the fastest growing scale ups in the artist management and booking agency space, in the search for a Head of Finance to join their constantly expanding team.

The Business:


With a strong UK wide and international presence already established, this extremely dynamic, fast growth company has gone from strength to strength since inception circa 8 years ago. Post Covid, the business has continued to scale with demand for their world renowned artists increasing. With some exciting fundraising plans close to completion, this is an incredible opportunity to be an integral part of the businesses continuous expansion.
The business model is centred around connecting artists and entertainment acts with promoters, venues, and event organizers worldwide. Acting as an intermediary, representing artists and securing opportunities for live performances, tours, and other public appearances, the model is largely based on commissions earned from these bookings, along with additional services to help artists expand their reach and maximize revenue. With some of the leading artists in the industry on their roster, our client are well placed to continue scaling and growing their market share.

The Role:


Reporting into a senior leadership team consisting of Co Founders and an industry established Managing Director, this role is newly created in line with the continued trajectory for growth. As such, there will be a high degree of autonomy on offer, while a runway is in place for candidates keen to progress to Finance Director level.
Managing a bookkeeper and working alongside external accountants, the role will be responsible for a range of duties covering both technical and commercial finance, while bringing the management accounts in house and adopting a mindset of continuous process improvements.
Based in central London and offering a hybrid working set up, this will suit outward facing candidates keen to have real influence over a growing business.

Duties:
*Take ownership of cash flow forecasting and financial models
*Work closely with directors on financial strategy.
*Annual budget and forecast preparation across departments, identifying cost-reduction opportunities.
*Adopt an approach of continuous improvement suitable for a fast-growth business.
*Manage cash flow, treasury and working capital to minimise risk.
*Production of monthly Group management accounts and year-end statutory accounts.
*Regular business partnering with other departments in the business on specific projects
*Ad hoc tasks to support future business growth


What we need to see (essential):
*ACCA / CIMA / ACA Qualified
*Experienced with leading on process improvements
*Comfortable business partnering with different departments
What we need to see (beneficial):
*Music industry / live entertainment experience
Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + bonus
Location: London
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