Finance Business Partner (International) | Music Business | London/Hybrid

Harmonic are delighted to be working exclusively with one of the most exciting, fast growth businesses with the Music Industry. Working in a newly opened, extremely modern and exciting office space in London, this world-renowned music company is looking for an International Finance Business Partner.

The company is industry leading in their value led approach to work, with a sociable and friendly team centred around a love of music adding to the workplace culture. This non corporate environment with over 500 employees offers fantastic exposure to the music industry, with a roster of some incredibly exciting and high-profile clients underpinning the success of the business. There is also an ethos of continual development stemming from senior level management, with great promotional opportunities available in the company mirrored by a low staff turnover rate throughout all departments.

The Role

Working within a collaborative and commercially focused finance team, this newly created position will play a key role in driving international revenue strategy and financial reporting. You'll act as the primary business partner to the Internationally-focused commercial leadership team, ensuring that all key decisions are backed by financial insight and aligned to broader strategic goals.

The role will have visibility across senior leadership, acting as the primary business partner to the Head of International to support with consolidating and monitoring business performance of affiliates around the world. You’ll be responsible for consolidating these international reports, as well as revenue and distribution reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and financial planning over both short- and long-term horizons. Another major aspect of this role surrounds data analysis and automation, working with large financial data sets and providing support through Power BI dashboards and automation projects—so a proven track record automating and implementing data processes is key.

This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially astute finance professional who enjoys building relationships with senior stakeholders and using data to influence strategic decisions.

This is a hybrid position (2 days/week in-office) based in their Central London office.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead finance partner to the International team, providing commercial input and challenging decisions where needed
• Deliver regular financial analysis and reporting for leadership, board, and committee audiences
• Consolidate international and joint venture revenue and distribution data across the Commercial Finance team
• Provide variance analysis and insights for monthly leadership reporting and sign-offs
• Business partner closely with 2 members of the Executive Leadership Team
• Collaborate with international partners on revenue assurance and reporting
• Contribute to the international financial element of multi-year planning and forecasting
• Support with data analysis, dashboard building, automation, and process improvements
• Continuously improve reporting processes, financial governance, and commercial decision-making tools
• Ad hoc tasks to support the wider finance team and executive leadership

What We Need to See (Essential)

• Part or Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Previous experience in the media, music, or entertainment industries
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What We’d Like to See (Bonus)

• Previous experience in music or royalties-based businesses

Package:

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Location: Central London

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in-office, 3 days working from home (WFH)

If this role is of interest, please apply online or get in contact with Halle at halle.paredes@harmonicfinance.com.

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