Group Finance & Reporting Lead, Global Music Business

Group Finance & Reporting Lead Global Music Business London/Hybrid

Harmonic are delighted to be working with a well-established, internationally operating music business with a strong brand and a loyal global audience. The organisation is looking for a Group Finance & Reporting Lead to join their finance leadership team.

The Role

This is a senior finance role sitting at the heart of the business. You’ll have ownership of group financial reporting, consolidation, and controls, working closely with senior leadership to ensure robust and accurate financial information is delivered to key stakeholders, while driving continuous improvement across the control environment as the business grows.

The role suits a technically strong, people-focused accountant who is comfortable working at pace and engaging credibly at Board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group consolidation and month-end close process across all entities
• Prepare and present financial reporting packs for senior stakeholders
• Oversee treasury across multiple currencies, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and FX management
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors
• Managing the end-to-end audit process to a high standard
• Provide technical accounting guidance across the business
• Manage tax and regulatory compliance across all locations, serving as point of contact for external advisors where needed
• Line manage the Financial Controller and oversee the wider team, providing mentorship and development opportunities
• Prepare financial analysis to support commercial decision making
• Set up finance operations in new markets
• Improve reporting processes, controls, and financial tools
• Ad hoc tasks to support the wider business

What We Need to See (Essential)

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Post-qualification experience in group financial reporting and consolidation
• Proven people management experience
• Previous experience in the music and entertainment industry

Package:

Salary: £80,000-£95,000

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in office)

If this role is of interest, please apply online or get in touch with Halle at

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Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.