Edward Cardona

We're working with a growing theatre company based in SW London/Woking, looking for a Senior Finance Manager to lead the Production Finance function and support a busy portfolio of live productions. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for a team of four, combining production accounting, technical accounting, tax, cash flow and stakeholder management. Responsibilities: Oversee weekly production reporting, providing General Managers with a clear view of pre-production costs, running profits and show-by-show performanceLead and manage a team of 3 production Finance professionals, ensuring timely and accurate production accountsOversee monthly management accounts, group reporting and production profit forecastsManage and oversee production, group, SPV and investor cash flow forecasting and reportingEnsure appropriate technical accounting treatment is applied across productions, including consolidation, equity accounting and level of control considerationsOversee taxation and compliance requirements across productions, including Theatre Tax Relief and other relevant production tax mattersEnsure statutory accounts and tax returns are completed accurately and on timeAct as a key point of contact for the annual audit, working closely with auditors and senior finance stakeholdersReview weekly payment runs and work closely with purchase ledger and payroll teams to ensure effective transactional processingContribute to budgeting and reforecasting processes, maintaining accurate show-by-show profit forecastsIdentify and lead process improvement initiatives, making effective use of existing and new finance systemsProvide technical accounting and tax advice to the Productions team and wider business Requirements:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountantStrong experience within live entertainment, theatre or production financeProven experience in production accounting, ideally across multiple live productionsStrong understanding of the technical accounting, taxation and compliance requirements relevant to live productions, including Theatre Tax ReliefPrevious line management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a teamComfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering accurate work to tight deadlinesExperience of process improvement and finance systems, with a track record of improving processes and ways of workingStrong Excel and financial reporting skillsMust be able to commute to Woking and work in the office 3 days per week 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.

An exciting record label who are looking for a commercially minded Data Analyst to join their London team.This is a great opportunity for someone with 3-4 years' experience who wants to work at the intersection of data, music and artist performance.You'll be analysing streaming, sales, audience and campaign data, building dashboards and providing insight that helps shape decisions across A&R, Marketing, Digital and Commercial.What we're looking for: * 3-4 years' experience in a Data/Commercial Analyst role * Strong Excel and SQL skills * Experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar * Strong analytical and commercial mindset * Ability to turn data into clear, actionable insight * Ideally, experience within music, media, entertainment or another consumer-focused 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.

Currently working with a globally recognised entertainment company, looking to recruit an experienced Product Development Manager to join their EMEA team on a 12-month maternity cover.This is a fantastic opportunity for a product development professional to work across some of the world's most recognisable entertainment properties, with a particular focus on Toys, Games and Promotional products (hardline).This role sits at the heart of the product development function, translating iconic entertainment characters and stories into compelling consumer products across EMEA. You'll help inspire product development, bring creative concepts to life and ensure products deliver an exceptional experience for fans while remaining true to franchise guidelines.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day creative product development of Toys, Games and Promotional products across EMEATranslate storytelling, characters and IP into innovative product concepts and applicationsWork closely with creative, commercial and franchise stakeholders to develop inspirational product conceptsSupport the creative management of a major global toy partner account, providing direction and feedback throughout the processResearch trends across toys, games, graphics, illustration and consumer productsDevelop and present creative concepts and product visions clearly to internal and external stakeholdersWork closely with licensees and product development teams to deliver fresh, compelling designsManage product approval timelines and ensure timely, high-quality feedbackKey Requirements5+ years' experience in 3D product developmentExcellent knowledge of product construction and manufacturing processesA strong understanding of trends, competitors and the wider toy/product marketplaceThe ability to communicate and present creative ideas confidentlyExcellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlinesA willingness and ability to travel when requiredHandle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A fantastic opportunity to join a global entertainment business as a Senior Finance Data Analyst on an initial 12 month contract.We're looking for someone with experience in finance data, master data or data governance, who is confident working with large datasets and collaborating with stakeholders across Finance and IT.Key responsibilities: * Manage and support vendor & customer master data * Drive data cleansing and governance activities * Analyse large datasets across SAP and other systems * Review and approve master data governance change requests * Monitor data quality, KPIs and SLAs * Work with stakeholders to identify and resolve data issuesIdeally, you'll have: * 2+ years' relevant experience * Strong data analysis and stakeholder management skills * SAP experience is highly desirable 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 working with an award-winning events and conference business to recruit a junior sales professional!Location: Hybrid, 4 days per week in West LondonSalary: Competitive base salary plus uncapped commissionThe OpportunityOur client is a leading producer of investment conferences within Africa's energy sector, with a strong reputation for delivering high-profile international events for senior decision-makers. Their flagship conference is widely regarded as the premier event for Africa's power and energy sectors, alongside a portfolio of targeted investment meetings held in emerging markets with strong power generation potential.Recent events have taken place in global locations including Lisbon, Brussels, Miami, Cape Town, Cartagena, Lima, Panama City, Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors globally, the African power sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for selling delegate passes across a portfolio of award-winning conferences, ranging from long-established flagship events to newer initiatives aimed at developing future industry leaders.The RoleReporting to the Group Director, Sales Performance, the Delegate Sales Executive position is a phone-based sales role focused on building new relationships and developing existing client accounts. The ideal candidate will be professional, commercially minded and confident, with a clear understanding of effective sales processes.They will be a self-starter who sets realistic but ambitious targets, tracks performance accurately and demonstrates a strong desire for continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities Selling delegate passes over the phone to existing and prospective clients in both English and French to meet revenue targetsCreating, developing and maintaining strong client relationships through a consultative sales approach, clearly demonstrating the value of attending conferencesStaying informed on market developments and identifying new growth areas for salesMaintaining high standards of customer careSupporting the development of sales strategies and initiatives with the line manager to drive conference and personal growthLiaising with marketing and management teams to follow up on enquiries, upselling opportunities, database updates, new business, group sales and reportingMonitoring and evaluating competitor activitySupporting accounts teams to ensure timely payment of customer invoicesKnowledge, Skills & Behaviours Commercially minded with strong market and product awarenessExcellent listening, communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational and time management abilitiesConfident, resilient and able to perform well under pressureCustomer-focused with strong problem-solving skillsAbility to negotiate effectively and build rapport quicklyHighly driven, ambitious and tenacious with a strong desire to exceed targetsDemonstrates effective objection handling, credibility and trust-building skillsFlexible and willing to travel internationally when requiredUnderstanding of French-speaking and/or Spanish-speaking business cultures is advantageousApply below today to proceed your application to the next stage! 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 are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join a growing Group Finance team within a newly established shared services function. This is a key role responsible for overseeing the AR and collections function, driving effective credit control, maintaining strong customer relationships and supporting the development of best-practice OTC processes across a global finance function. Responsibilities: Oversee customer invoicing, statements, payment allocation and collectionsMonitor overdue accounts and credit exposure, taking action to minimise bad debtMaintain strong customer relationships and resolve billing queries and disputesWork with Commercial and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues around billing, returns, deductions, credit notes and paymentsManage relationships with third-party credit insurance companies and brokers, ensuring appropriate cover and complianceWork with global OTC teams to develop and maintain consistent Credit and Collections processes and controlsMonitor daily transactions across Stripe, PayPal, Afterpay and ClearpayProduce and review AR, collections, insurance and credit risk reporting to support Group cashflow forecastingManage the month-end close, including AR sub-ledger to General Ledger reconciliationLead, develop and train the AR team, managing objectives, performance and workloadSupport internal and external audits, compliance activities and ad hoc finance projects Requirements: Strong Credit Control, Collections and Global OTC experience is essentialExperience managing credit risk, customer exposure and bad debtCICM certificationExperience managing third-party credit insurance companies/brokersPrevious experience within a global/multinational or Shared Services environment is desirableExperience with global process improvement or transformation projects is advantageousLuxury, beauty or FMCG experience would be beneficialPrevious experience managing and developing an AR/Collections teamStrong Excel and ERP systems experienceExcellent communication, organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced 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.

We are looking for an experienced interim Accounts Payable Coordinator to join a growing Group Finance team within a newly established shared services function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AP experience to join a fast-paced environment, take ownership of the AP process and help drive best practice across the wider finance function. Responsibilities:Process and review supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and proceduresPrepare and process supplier payments via electronic transfers and other payment methodsReconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve any discrepancies promptlyMaintain accurate and up-to-date AP records, ensuring all supporting documentation is properly maintainedLiaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queriesEnsure AP processes are carried out in line with company policies, controls and proceduresSupport the month-end close process, including reconciliations and preparation of relevant financial informationProvide documentation and information required for internal and external audit processesIdentify issues within AP processes and support improvements to systems and ways of workingWork collaboratively with the wider Finance team to ensure an efficient and effective shared services function Requirements:3+ years' experience within an Accounts Payable role is essentialPrevious experience using NetSuite is essentialStrong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and core accounting principlesExperience working with finance systems/ERP platforms, with NetSuite experience particularly importantMust be immediately available to start 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.