At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure accurate royalty billing and support financial reporting for Radio & Music and Live Events.
- Company: BBC Studios is a globally renowned media company, part of the BBC, focused on high-profile content.
- Benefits: Enjoy a flexible 35-hour work week, 26 days annual leave, and up to 10% employer pension contributions.
- Other info: Position based at Television Centre in London with a salary up to £55,000.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative finance team that influences decisions across iconic music brands and live events.
- Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and experience in reviewing royalty statements required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Contract, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Finance
LOCATION: Television Centre - London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £55,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Join the dynamic Brands & Licensing finance team and play a pivotal role in supporting two of our most exciting businesses: Radio & Music and Live Events. As a Royalties Finance Analyst, you'll deliver high‐quality financial insight, strengthen operational processes, and help drive informed decision‐making across the organisation. Your work will directly support creative and commercial success across some of our most high‐profile output.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You'll be part of a collaborative, commercially focused finance team that partners closely with creative and operational colleagues. This is a role where your analysis genuinely shapes business decisions, offering exposure to unique revenue streams, live events, and iconic music brands. You'll grow your technical and stakeholder management skills while contributing to work that reaches millions.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
- Ensure accurate and timely royalty billing, including rigorous review of royalty statements and oversight of finance operational processes.
- Reconcile accounts and support complete, accurate reporting of revenue and pay‐away calculations across internal and outsourced teams.
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting and month‐end reporting, ensuring variances are understood and communicated clearly.
- Analyse tour and event costs, audit ticket sales and royalty reporting, and challenge external statements where required.
- Deliver high‐quality financial and operational analysis, identifying efficiencies, supporting business reviews, and influencing commercial decisions.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience reviewing, challenging and auditing company royalty statements.
- Strong background in delivering high‐quality accounting and reporting services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight for non‐finance audiences.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Experience analysing tour or event costs and auditing ticket sale and royalty reporting.
- Knowledge of licensing, music, or live events revenue streams.
- Experience working with outsourced finance teams or shared service environments.
- Familiarity with financial systems and tools used for royalty or rights management.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest, we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
EEO STATEMENTS
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
BENEFITS
- A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
- Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
- Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
- BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen.
- Career development in a values‐led purpose‐driven culture.
- Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.
Royalties Finance Analyst, Music & Event in London employer: BBC Group and Public Services
BBC Studios, located at Television Centre in London, offers a defined pension plan and career development opportunities. The finance team supports creative projects that reach millions, making a significant impact in the media industry.
Contact Details:
BBC Group and Public Services Recruitment Team
