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An exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to join a leading international live entertainment business, working across theatre productions and the wider entertainment sector.Reporting to the Head of Production Finance, you'll lead a team of four, overseeing the delivery of accurate weekly production accounts, monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts. You'll work closely with production teams and senior finance stakeholders to monitor show profitability, support budgeting and reforecasting, and provide insight into financial performance.Key responsibilities include:Leading and developing a team of production accountants.Overseeing production accounts, management reporting and cash flow forecasting.Managing statutory accounts, tax compliance and Theatre Tax Relief.Supporting annual audits and advising on technical accounting matters.Driving process improvements and ensuring effective financial controls.About you:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.Experience in production finance within the theatre or entertainment sector.Strong knowledge of production accounting, taxation and statutory reporting.Proven team management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.A proactive approach to improving processes and building stakeholder relationships. 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.

Handle Recruitment is looking for a highly organised and driven Operations Strategy Analyst to provide analytical and project support to the Operations Strategy team at our client's growing sports business. £35,000 to £40,000 based on experience London Based | Hybrid - 3 Days In Office The Client Our client is not your typical sports organisation. They are a global sports business, co-owned by professional athletes, with a mission to celebrate and elevate triathlon like never before. 2026 marks an exciting new chapter. Following the acquisition of Challenge Family and a strategic partnership with World Triathlon, they are expanding their global reach and creating a more connected future for the sport. Looking ahead to 2027, the organisation is focused on delivering an even bigger global event portfolio, elevating the athlete and fan experience, and establishing triathlon as a truly global sports and entertainment property.This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, high-energy and values-driven team, with leadership talent from UFC, RFU, Uber, Meta, ATP and Formula 1, all passionate about building something extraordinary. The Role You'll dive deep into data, identify bottlenecks and help turn high-level strategy into actionable, day-to-day improvements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys getting hands-on with data to understand the "why" behind the "what". You'll contribute to ambitious, industry-defining projects, learn through experimentation and help shape the future of triathlon within a fast-paced, growing organisation. Reporting to the Business Strategy Associate, the role is based at our client's London HQ. Key Responsibilities Strategic SupportLead specific strategic projects, such as developing pricing strategies for new events, from data gathering through to the final product.Turn one-off operational tasks into standardised, repeatable processes and documentation.Maintain performance dashboards covering revenue, cost optimisation and efficiency metrics.Analyse operational data to identify trends, opportunities and red flags.Support high-quality presentations and reports for senior and executive audiences, translating data into clear charts and visualisations.Conduct benchmarking and market research against competitors, industry standards and best practices.Project CoordinationAct as the "drumbeat" for strategic initiatives, keeping project trackers updated and deadlines on track.Support the Business Strategy Associate in coordinating with departments to gather requirements and maintain project alignment.Map current-state versus ideal-state processes to identify opportunities for improvement.About You1-2 years' experience in an analytical role such as Operations, Consulting or Strategy, ideally within sports or events.Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills, including Lookups, Pivot Tables and basic modelling.Familiarity with Google Slides and presenting data clearly.The ability to turn complex tasks into simple, actionable updates.Natural curiosity and a willingness to ask "why" and "how".A proactive, get-things-done mentality, with a focus on identifying solutions, not just problems.The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift.A collaborative approach and desire to support shared goals.An awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies.What Our Client OffersThe opportunity to make a genuine impact within triathlon and contribute to an ambitious, growing organisation.A flat, collaborative and get-things-done working environment.Private health insurance through Vitality, including wellness benefits.Learning & Development budget for courses, books, events and more.25 days' holiday plus a Christmas break.Flexible working structure.Enhanced parental leave.Company share option scheme, giving employees the opportunity to share in the company's success.Complimentary / discounted event entries for employees, friends and family.Free office snacks and drinks, open water swim credits and more.Apply below today if you feel you have the relevant skillset! 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.

Financial Accounting Management - FMCG/MediaGlobal Media and FMCG business are looking for a 3 years post qualified ACA Financial Accounting Manager who will be responsible for managing the Financial Accounting team, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, a robust control environment and compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and company policies. The role acts as the key technical accounting expert for the business, partnering with Finance, Operations, Sales and Marketing teams, while serving as a trusted contact for Group Finance, auditors and regulatory bodies. Managing a team of finance professionals, the role is accountable for developing technical capability, driving continuous improvement, strengthening financial controls and supporting the business in achieving its strategic objectives. Responsibilities:Leadership & Team ManagementLead, develop and motivate a team of Financial Accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.Manage workload prioritisation, resource planning and performance management across the team.Establish and deliver individual development plans, coaching team members on both technical accounting and professional development.Promote best-practice financial control, governance and compliance standards across the business.Technical Accounting & Financial ReportingOwn the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to local management and the wider Group Finance team.Review and approve accounting entries, accruals, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations.Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on IFRS, UK GAAP (FRS102) and Group accounting policies.Lead the assessment, implementation and communication of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements.Review and challenge balance sheet forecasts and planning assumptions as part of annual business planning cycles.Partner with the Tax Manager to ensure accounting structures and reporting processes support tax compliance requirements.Financial Control & GovernanceMaintain and continuously enhance the financial control framework, ensuring appropriate controls operate effectively across all business processes.Identify, assess and mitigate financial reporting and compliance risks.Drive process improvements, standardisation and automation initiatives whilst ensuring accounting policies, procedures and documentation remain current and aligned with Group requirements.Champion the application of technology, automation and data analytics within Finance, leveraging tools to enhance reporting quality, strengthen controls and reduce manual effort.Business PartneringAct as a trusted advisor to Finance, Operations, Sales and Marketing teams on financial reporting and accounting matters.Support business initiatives by providing accounting guidance and evaluating reporting impacts of commercial decisions.Partner with wider Group Finance to ensure alignment with global reporting requirements.Lead or support strategic projects, organisational changes and finance transformation initiatives, ensuring appropriate accounting, reporting and control considerations are addressed.Audit, Statutory Reporting & ComplianceLead all aspects of the external audit process, acting as the primary contact for auditors and coordinating delivery across the business.Oversee the preparation, review and submission of statutory financial statements under FRS102 for local reporting and IFRS for group reporting.Ensure compliance with Companies House, HMRC and other regulatory reporting obligations.Experience, Knowledge & Skills:Fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant.Typically 3+ years post-qualification experience in external audit, financial reporting or financial accounting roles.Previous experience managing, coaching and developing finance professionals.Strong experience managing external audits and statutory reporting requirements.Experience implementing process improvements, controls enhancements or finance transformation initiatives would be advantageous.Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS102).Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.Experience with SAPExperience using Caseware or other statutory accounts and audit-support software.Experience leveraging automation, data analytics and reporting tools (e.g. Power Query, Power BI, Python, similar) to improve efficiency, controls and insight preferred but not essential.Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, actively identifying opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes. 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.

Currently partnering with a growing creative agency, seeking a Senior Account Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building long-term client relationships, identifying commercial opportunities, and delivering exceptional service across creative & content-led projects.As the lead contact for a portfolio of key accounts, you'll play a pivotal role in developing client partnerships, driving account growth, and ensuring projects are delivered to an exceptional standard. You'll combine strategic thinking with strong commercial awareness, helping clients achieve their objectives while identifying new opportunities to expand relationships.Must be based within a commutable distance to central London. Key Responsibilities:Build and develop lasting relationships with key clientsManage and grow existing accounts through proactive partnership and strategic thinkingIdentify opportunities for additional work and support business growthPrepare project scopes, budgets, timelines, and commercial estimates in collaboration with internal teamsEnsure briefs are clear, complete, and effectively handed over to production and delivery teamsOversee projects from initial briefing through to completion - monitoring project progress, managing expectations, and resolving challengesPresent ideas, updates, and recommendations confidently to both clients and internal stakeholdersMaintain accurate project documentation and reporting throughout the client lifecycleKey Requirements:Significant experience managing and growing client accounts within a creative, marketing, digital, or production agencyStrong commercial awareness, including experience with project budgets and profitabilityConfidence working with senior stakeholders and building trusted client relationships, accompanied with excellent communication & presentation skillsExperience using project management platforms such as Scoro (or similar systems)An interest in creative production, content creation, film, or social media campaigns is highly beneficial 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.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Front-end Developer to work with a leading creative production and brand experience business, with a particular focus on its e-commerce platforms.Shopify is central to this role. You'll have extensive hands-on experience building and maintaining Shopify storefronts, alongside the expertise to advise on the right architecture for multi-brand and multi-region operations.Working closely with product teams, you'll help define requirements, shape technical solutions, and deliver projects from conception through to completion. You'll also collaborate with other engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior team members.This is a hybrid role based in London, we cant consider remote applications for this role and cannot offr sponsorship.You'll be responsible for:Building, customising, and maintaining Shopify storefronts and themes.Advising on Shopify architecture and configuration for multi-brand and multi-region storefronts.Working with product teams to define requirements and plan technical solutions.Developing front-end functionality using TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Sass, and HTML.Building reusable components and maintainable front-end solutions.Collaborating with front-end and back-end engineers through code reviews and pair programming.Evaluating Shopify's native capabilities against custom development requirements.Maintaining high standards of code quality, version control, and deployment practices.Managing multiple projects and mentoring junior developers.We're looking for someone with extensive experience building, customising, and maintaining Shopify storefronts, strong knowledge of Liquid (including sections, blocks, snippets, and theme settings), and a thorough understanding of Shopify's capabilities and multi-brand, multi-region architecture.You'll also have experience with Shopify CLI, theme version control, and modern development workflows, alongside strong TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Sass/CSS, and HTML skills.You're proactive, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership of projects from discovery through to delivery. You enjoy sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and finding practical solutions to complex technical challenges.Experience with headless Shopify builds, Shopify app development, Docker, Node.js server-side rendering, Python/Django, large-scale React applications, or open-source projects would be beneficial but isn't essential.You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team working across creative, production, design, and technology. The culture values technical excellence, creative thinking, and continuous learning, with opportunities to work on varied projects, influence technical decisions, and develop your skills in a supportive, inclusive environment.If you're a Shopify specialist who combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, team-oriented mindset, we'd 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.

We're looking for an experienced Channel Strategy Manager to join a leading global business within the music and digital entertainment space on a 3-4 month temporary basis.This is a hands-on role managing a portfolio of priority YouTube channels, working closely with artists, labels and internal teams to drive channel growth, engagement and revenue.Key responsibilitiesManage relationships across an assigned portfolio of YouTube channels and act as a key point of contact for clients and partnersDevelop and implement YouTube channel strategies to maximise growth, reach, retention and revenueAnalyse channel and video performance, including audience trends, demographics and CPMCarry out channel audits and provide actionable recommendations for optimisationSupport content programming, optimisation, reporting, marketing and troubleshootingWork closely with internal teams on campaigns and platform-specific initiativesProvide strategic advice and YouTube best practice recommendations to clientsMaintain accurate channel and performance data across internal systems and YouTube CMSAbout you3+ years' experience in digital video, including hands-on YouTube channel management and optimisationAvailability Immediately - no notice periodStrong understanding of YouTube strategy, analytics and the wider digital ecosystemExperience managing client or partner relationshipsHighly analytical, organised and comfortable working with dataExcellent communication and presentation skillsCreative, proactive and confident working independentlyStrong interest in and knowledge of musicExperience with YouTube CMS and tools such as Google Workspace and Microsoft OfficeExperience with video/creative software such as Premiere, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro or After Effects would be beneficialThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced YouTube Channel Manager, YouTube Strategist or Digital Video Manager looking to take on a strategic, client-facing role within the music and entertainment industry. 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.

International Payroll Manager | Multi-Country Payroll | UK & EuropeHandle are partnering with a leading international retail and lifestyle brand to recruit an experienced International Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across the UK, Europe and selected international markets.This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Accounting, with responsibility for ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll across 14 countries, with scope to expand as the business grows.The opportunity:Lead end-to-end international payroll operations.Manage and develop a team of payroll professionals.Oversee outsourced payroll providers, service delivery and compliance.Own payroll reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, and audit requirements.Partner closely with HR, Finance and global stakeholders.Drive automation, process improvement, controls and support international expansion. What we're looking for:Proven experience leading payroll across multiple countries, ideally within retail, consumer goods or a multinational business.Strong knowledge of UK and European payroll legislation, employment taxes, pensions and statutory reporting.Experience managing third-party payroll providers and HR/payroll systems.Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and analytical skills.Advanced Excel skills; CIPP qualification desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on payroll leader who enjoys operating in a complex international environment and shaping scalable, efficient payroll processes.📩 Interested, or know someone who could be a great fit? Please get in touch for a confidential conversation. 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.