Assistant Marketing Manager

Royalties Financial Analyst - Sports, Media & EntertainmentWe are working with a leading international business that is looking for a Royalties Financial Analyst to join its growing Finance team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in royalties, licensing, accounting, or commercial finance who wants to develop their career in a fast-paced, international environment.You will play a key role in managing royalty reporting, financial analysis, client reporting and accounting processes, working closely with internal commercial teams, licensees, clients and other stakeholders.The role offers excellent exposure to international clients, licensing agreements, royalty calculations and commercial finance, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers while also building strong business relationships.Royalty & Client ReportingCollect and process royalty statements and sales projections from licensees.Review royalty information to ensure calculations are accurate and complete.Raise and issue accurate royalty invoices to licensees.Prepare client remittances and payments, ensuring they are accurate and delivered within agreed deadlines.Monitor royalty receivables and work closely with Credit Control and Commercial teams to support timely collection.Assist with queries from clients, licensees, auditors, and internal stakeholders.Review licensing agreements and interpret contractual terms to ensure financial reporting and royalty calculations are correct.Provide supporting analysis and calculation breakdowns where required.Financial AccountingProcess supplier invoices and work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment.Assist with month-end close, including revenue and cost accruals, bad debt provisions, and write-offs.Perform General Ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.Assist with monthly management reporting, including cost of sales, G&A, reserves and revenue variance analysis.Investigate discrepancies and provide clear explanations to relevant stakeholders.Financial AnalysisAssist with the preparation of quarterly royalty forecasts and projections.Analyse royalty income, revenue trends and client performance.Provide financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities within royalty data.Support the wider Finance team with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.Look for opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting.Team & Stakeholder ManagementBuild strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, and international licensees.Provide finance support across the wider business as required.Provide cover for other members of the Finance team during periods of absence.Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment.We are looking for someone who is analytical, commercially minded and highly detail-oriented, with a genuine interest in developing their finance career.Ideally, you will have:Part-qualified accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA, or equivalent relevant experience.A degree or equivalent qualification.Previous experience within royalties, licensing, accounting, commercial finance, or financial analysis.An understanding of how contractual terms can impact financial calculations and reporting.Experience across areas such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger or Finance Business Partnering.Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS and Pivot Tables.Excellent numerical and analytical skills.Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial data.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively.A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.Why This Role?This is a great opportunity to join a high-profile international business within the sports, media, entertainment, and brand licensing sector.For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to develop from a strong accounting or analytical foundation into a broader commercial finance career within the sports and entertainment industry. Full study is on offer (ACCA/CIMA)Location: LondonWorking pattern: Office-based 4 days per weekIf you are an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, analysing financial information and working with clients and commercial teams, this could be an excellent next step in your career. Apply now! 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, creative and highly organised Senior Music Supervisor to lead music supervision projects across advertising, film, entertainment and the wider creative industries, while contributing to business development and new business growth.You'll bring a strong understanding of music, culture and licensing, with the ability to turn creative briefs into compelling musical solutions. You'll manage projects from brief to delivery, build strong client relationships and play an active role in pitches and winning new business.ResponsibilitiesLead music supervision projects from brief to delivery.Source music, develop creative recommendations and present ideas to clients.Manage sync licensing, rights clearances, negotiations and budgets.Build relationships with clients, agencies, artists, labels, publishers and creative partners.Lead and contribute to creative pitches, proposals and new business opportunities.Proactively identify opportunities to win new clients and grow existing accounts.Collaborate with composers, producers and creative teams on original music projects.Manage timelines and deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard.ExperienceExperienced in music supervision, sync or a related role, with strong knowledge of music licensing, publishing and rights management.A confident presenter with experience in creative pitching and client relationships.Commercially minded, proactive and motivated to develop new business and build lasting partnerships.Creative, organised and collaborative, with the ability to balance ambitious ideas with budgets, deadlines and practical delivery. 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 a commercially driven, entrepreneurial Sales Director (Sync & Partnerships) to drive growth by developing new client relationships, generating revenue and building strategic partnerships across music, advertising, entertainment and the wider creative industries.This is a relationship-led role that combines business development, sync, music supervision and partnerships. We're looking for someone who knows how to open doors, spot opportunities and turn connections into meaningful commercial work.You'll have the freedom to develop new business across brands, agencies, production companies, gaming and entertainment, using your network and initiative to create opportunities beyond traditional music briefs.ResponsibilitiesDevelop new client relationships and generate new business.Build strategic partnerships and identify new revenue opportunities.Turn introductions and conversations into paid projects and repeat business.Develop opportunities across sync, music supervision, original music, publishing and creative strategy.Work closely with the founders on pitches, proposals and commercial strategy.Manage the sales pipeline and represent the business at relevant industry events.ExperienceYou'll have a strong network across music, advertising or the creative industries, with a proven ability to build relationships and generate commercial opportunities.You're commercially minded, proactive and entrepreneurial, with a good understanding of music and culture. You're confident engaging senior decision-makers, negotiating opportunities and developing long-term client partnerships.Your background might be in sync, music supervision, agency business development, brand partnerships, production, gaming or entertainment. We're open-minded about experience and keen to hear from people who can bring new perspectives and opportunities. 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.