Finance & Purchasing Associate

The Finance & Purchasing Associate assists with all aspects of accounting and the procurement and coordination of inventory across the business. The Associate reports directly to the Senior Finance & Operations Manager.

Job Description

• Purchasing & Inventory
  • Review weekly inventory and sales reports for all shows and special projects.
  • Raise and submit purchase orders in line with company purchasing procedures, monitoring progress through to delivery.
  • Support product sourcing activities, ensuring client requirements, quality standards and target margins are achieved.
  • Work alongside the Finance Manager to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while expanding the company's supplier network to achieve the best quality, value and service.
  • Assist with product range planning based on sales performance and market trends.
  • Monitor product quality and work with suppliers to resolve any quality issues quickly and cost-effectively.
  • Manage supplier production schedules and escalate where necessary to ensure client deadlines are met.
  • Maintain regular communication with Operations Managers regarding product updates, changes and special projects, acting as a point of contact for clients where required.
  • Submit weekly orders for specific ongoing projects in coordination with the Operations Department.
• Accounting/Finance
  • Raise invoices for wholesale and promotional orders.
  • Maintain accurate customer records.
  • Monitor the accounts receivable ledger and follow up to ensure customer payments are received in accordance with agreed payment terms.
  • Assist with monthly and annual audits as needed including making site visits to theatres or experience locations to do physical counts of inventory.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Produce weekly and monthly sales reports, including royalty reporting.
  • Maintain tracking spreadsheets for donations, consignments and other inventory movements.
  • Update the producer and venue analysis reports weekly.
  • Prepare the internal weekly sales report.
  • Produce additional reports and analysis as required.

While the above highlights a range of tasks, additional duties may be assigned at any time with appropriate notice.

Job Requirements

• 1-2 years' experience in purchasing, inventory planning and logistics.
• A bachelor's degree or relevant qualification is desirable; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A collaborative team player with a positive and proactive approach.
• A confident problem-solver who can think critically while considering the wider needs of the business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite and Shopify would be advantageous.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and CV to the email below. All submissions must be received by 15 August 2026 at 17:00.

Contact name: Bobby
Contact email: [email protected]

About Creative Goods Merchandising: Creative Goods Merchandise LLC (“CREATIVE GOODS”) is a dynamic full-service merchandising company with a bold vision for the live entertainment space. With offices in New York City, London and Sydney, our experienced team of industry professionals works to establish partnerships built on trust, allowing us to better serve clients through clear communication, a streamlined workflow, and creative product that captures the imagination.