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47 minutes ago

Finance Manager - Music

London

£55000.00 - £70000.00 per annum

Permanent

Finance Manager - Music Our client is a global merchandise and brand management business working with some of the world's most recognised artists and entertainment brands. With a reputation for creativity, innovation, and commercial success, the company delivers merchandise solutions across touring, ecommerce, retail, and licensing channels.They are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join their London-based team. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finances of the UK operation while supporting royalty accounting, touring finances, VAT compliance, and financial reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesTrack and reconcile tour-related expenses and settlements.Work closely with the Touring Department to close tours and prepare accurate Tour Profit & Loss statements.Prepare, file, and manage VAT returns, including multiple European jurisdictions where required.Review, monitor, and process tour representative expense reports on a weekly basis.Collaborate with the wider accounting team to process ecommerce royalty statements relating to UK business operations.Manage inventory records within the financial software system.Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, including reconciling supplier invoices against purchase orders and issuing client invoices.Perform monthly reconciliations of bank and PayPal accounts.Assist with internal and external audits as required.Oversee office financial administration, including rent, utilities, expenses, and office supply procurement.Support the wider finance function with ad hoc accounting and reporting duties.About YouYou will be a proactive finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, creative environment and takes ownership of your responsibilities.Requirements:Recognised accounting qualification or a minimum of 5 years' accounting experience.Previous experience within the music, entertainment, touring, or live events industry is highly essesntialAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills.Strong analytical abilities with excellent attention to detail.Experience with Xero, NetSuite, Oracle products, or similar accounting systems is advantageous.Ability to quickly learn new POS and network systems.Excellent communication and customer service skills.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Enthusiasm for working within a creative and dynamic business environment.What's on OfferOpportunity to work within a global music and entertainment business.Exposure to touring, royalties, ecommerce, and international accounting operations.THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSTIONA varied and hands-on role with significant responsibility.Collaborative and creative working environment.Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.If you are an experienced finance professional looking to combine your accounting expertise with a passion for music, entertainment, and live events, we would love to hear from you. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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6 days ago

Steel City Dance Discs - Marketing Manager

London

Negotiable

Permanent

Steel City Dance Discs is seeking a creative and digitally driven Marketing Manager to lead campaigns for artist releases across streaming, social, and digital platforms. This role works closely with artists and their management to develop and deliver standout global campaigns with local relevance, prioritising fan growth, cultural impact, and defining moments. Key responsibilities: Lead marketing campaigns for singles, EPs, and albums Develop release strategies across DSPs and social media Drive audience growth, fan engagement, and brand visibility Manage paid media campaigns, budgets, and reporting Coordinate PR, digital agencies, and creative partners Collaborate with artists, management, A&R, and operations teams Analyse campaign performance and optimise strategy About you: Multiple years' experience in music marketing, label services, or artist management Strong understanding of digital marketing and music release strategy Deep knowledge of social platforms, audience trends, and online culture Experience managing campaigns across TikTok, Meta, YouTube, and DSPs Data-driven, organised, and confident managing multiple projects Excellent communication and creative thinking skills This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate marketer looking to help shape impactful artist campaigns in a fast-moving music environment. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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12 days ago

Marketing Assistant - Record Label

London

£28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Temporary

Fantastic new opportunity for a creative and detail-focused Marketing Assistant to support the Artist Services team in campaign delivery and audience development. This is a fast-paced and varied role where your excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills will be key to providing seamless support to both internal teams and external stakeholders, including artists and artist management. Support campaigns from planning to delivery, attending meetings and ensuring actions are completed. Manage campaign assets, guestlists, bookings, content uploads, and promo delivery. Maintain release schedules, gig calendars, and track pre-saves and pre-orders. Schedule meetings, take notes, and share clear action points. Assist with digital marketing, including mailers, links, ad plans, and social updates. Help deliver events, activations, and promo days, including travel bookings and logistics. Liaise with Finance to set up suppliers, raise POs, and process payments. Monitor industry trends and share insights with the team. Skills/Experience Required Organised, detail-focused, and an excellent communicator. Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with problem-solving skills. Passion for music and an interest in music marketing. Proficient with common office software and industry-standard tools. Editing skills (image, video, audio) desirable. Start date will be June 8th so only candidates with short/no notice periods can be considered for this opportunity. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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14 days ago

Manager, Commercial Partnerships

New York

Up to US$75000 per annum

Permanent

Manager, Commercial PartnershipsNew York, USASAP StartHybrid working Handle are thrilled to be partnering with Merlin to source a Manager, Commercial Partnerships.The OpportunityThe Manager, Commercial Partnerships role is suited to an enthusiastic digital music professional with demonstrable experience in partnerships, business development and/or marketing roles within digital music companies, record labels, distributors/aggregators, or artist and label services businesses. Merlin's Commercial Partnerships team leads the day-to-day management of relationships with global digital music partners across streaming, UGC, social music, and emerging technologies. Working closely with Business Affairs/Legal and member-facing teams, and maintaining a strategic view of the marketplace, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing relationships with existing partners, engaging early with new partners, and maximising opportunities to drive commercial value from Merlin's best-in-class deals.Position Status, Location, and ReportingMerlin operates a distributed work model, with our global team primarily working remotely. This is a full time role based in New York, reporting to the Director, Commercial Partnerships.Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day communications with and support for a subset of Merlin's existing and prospective digital music service partners to maximise opportunities to drive commercial value for Merlin member and partner companies.Support senior Commercial Partnerships executives in the management of key partner relationships, including gaining insights into partner developments and advocating for the needs and priorities of Merlin and its member companies.Collaborate closely and communicate effectively with relevant internal stakeholders across Business Affairs/Legal, Partnership Operations, Global Membership Development, Member Relations and Business Analytics and Insights to support performance, development, and revenue growth across different platforms, products, tiers and business models.Maintain a strong working knowledge of, and effectively communicate, the complexities of commercial deal terms, content operations and integrations, pitching and marketing opportunities, reporting and data insights, tools and broader market trends and developments.Balance strategic thinking with the practical needs of multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.Actively contribute toward improving processes and developing scalable solutions.Pursue professional development opportunities, represent the company at industry conferences and events, and be adaptable as the role and organisation evolve.Required Experience, Skills and Abilities3+ years of experience within digital music companies, record labels, distributors/aggregators or artist/label services companies.Strong understanding of the digital music industry, including music distribution, the digital music supply chain and the tools and opportunities available via digital platforms.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong commercial awareness, discretion, and the ability to concisely advise senior management.Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to foster strong commercial relationships and adapt communication styles to diverse stakeholders.Ability to work effectively across functional areas and build collaborative internal relationships.Demonstrate strong commercial sensibility and awareness.Strategic mindset, with the ability to shift between different modes of thinking and manage multiple priorities effectively.Detail and process oriented, with high integrity and strong organisational skills.Strong analytical skills, using data and market insights to inform decision-making.Comfortable prioritising multiple issues and working under pressure.Passion for music, technology, and supporting independent rights holders.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Airtable and familiarity with data and task management tools.Established network of contacts across independent music companies and digital service partners.CompensationA salary of $75K plus incentives, and an attractive benefits package will be offered, commensurate with the role and the relevant experience of the hire.Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Equity & InclusionMerlin is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Further, the company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants, employees, member companies and partners.The CompanyMerlin provides independents the means to control their digital business in direct partnerships with leading digital music services. Merlin is a member led, music focused organization providing digital music licensing for independents across the globe. Members benefit from Merlin's premium deals, but work directly with key digital partners. Our membership consists of independent labels, distributors, and other rights-holders, representing tens of thousands of labels and hundreds of thousands of artists from every country in the world. Merlin's approach has enabled our membership to grow to represent 15% of the global market share. Merlin's membership includes independents such as Absolute Label Services, Amuse, Armada Music, AudioSalad, Better Noise Music, Casete, Curb, Domino Recording Co, Epitaph Records, Exceleration, Hopeless Records, IDOL, Kontor New Media, Mad Decent, Measurable Accurate Digital Solutions, Mills Records, MNRK, Mushroom Music, Nettwerk Music Group, Ninja Tune, Redeye, Republic of Music, Revelator, Secret City, Secretly, Stones Throw, Starbase, Sub Pop, Warp, Zebralution and hundreds more. Merlin has deals with nearly 40 digital services, including partners like Apple, Audiomack, AWA, Boomplay, Canva, Deezer, JioSaavn, KKBox, Meta, NetEase, Pandora, Peloton, Snap, SoundCloud, Spotify, Tencent, Twitch, Vevo, YouTube, and many other global, regional and strategic partners, as well as being in conversations with dozens more.Merlin has team resources in London, New York, Berlin, North Carolina and Tokyo. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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