Full job descriptionHarper May is working with a founder-led entertainment and production company backed by growth capital. The business produces live theatre, festivals, and touring shows across the UK and Europe, with a portfolio that spans commercial productions, arts partnerships, and venue management. Revenue is growing steadily, and the finance function is scaling to match expansion in touring schedules, international dates, and new venue partnerships. The business is now strengthening its finance capability by hiring a Finance Manager.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own the day-to-day finance operation, delivering accurate reporting, maintaining control frameworks, and providing the commercial teams with clear visibility on show profitability, tour margins, and cash flow. You will work across productions, venue operations, and commercial partnerships in a business where timings shift, tours move, and decisions need financial clarity fast.
*Manage month-end and year-end close cycles, producing reliable management accounts and statutory reports
*Build and maintain budgets and forecasts for touring shows, venues, and partnership activity
*Monitor cash flow across multiple productions and tour schedules, flagging risk early
*Work with producers and operations teams to track show and venue profitability in real time
*Establish and maintain balance sheet controls and bank reconciliations
*Oversee audit liaison, tax compliance, and regulatory submissions
*Identify and implement process improvements as the finance team grows
What we are looking for
*ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or equivalent accounting background
*Proven experience in entertainment, theatre, live events, or similar project-driven sectors
*Strong technical accounting skills and competence with month-end reporting
*Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
*Proficient in Excel and comfortable learning new financial systems
*Comfortable with pace and change in a growing, entrepreneurial business