At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our finance team to manage budgets, forecasts, and reporting for European concerts.
- Company: Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment company.
- Benefits: Inclusive work environment, professional development, and opportunities to grow your career.
- Other info: Diverse team culture focused on employee well-being and growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that supports global events and artists.
- Qualifications: ACA qualified or equivalent with strong Excel and communication skills.
Joining the Live Nation EMEA Finance team as the Financial Accountant, you will be integrated within the reporting function reviewing and advising on technical accounting treatments in markets across the division. You will work closely with senior financial employees around the world to prepare divisional reporting data to the US parent and account for centralised European Concerts division costs (budget, forecasting and actuals with variance analysis).
This role reports into the Financial Reporting Director for the EMEA division of Live Nation. The successful candidate will have an analytical background and be looking to work in a head office financial reporting environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to enable effective communication with employees around the world. Excellent time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. A working knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley is an advantage.
What's it like to work in the Team
Our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals, but we all share the same passion for putting our employees first. We maintain a professional atmosphere within the team, which helps us build genuinely authentic and valuable relationships with our employees and leaders. We are committed to working as a team and support each other to achieve our goals of consistently providing top quality, reliable information to assist in the running of the business.
Who you are
- ACA qualified (or equivalent)
- Good communication skills
- Strong Excel skills
Advantageous
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley
Behaviours
- Hard working
- Diligent
- Self-motivated
- Flexible
- Pragmatic
- Enthusiastic
What the role includes
- Ownership of actuals, budget and forecast (cost base c$20m). Provision of that data to tax and audit.
- Act as a key liaison with the AR/AP teams to manage invoices, oversee intercompany recharges, and coordinate netting arrangements efficiently.
- Review and aggregation of month-end reporting packages from European markets.
- Review of market balance sheets for correct accounting treatment.
- Involvement in preparing divisional balance sheet submissions to US head office.
- Ownership of divisional SOX reporting to US.
- Provision of feedback and support to markets.
- Support local accounting teams.
- Transfer pricing charge outs.
- Other ad hoc projects.
Equal Opportunities
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life. As a growing business, we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
The Company
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 12th August 2026. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.
Financial Accountant in Alton employer: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Live Nation is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Farringdon, London, where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and encourages collaboration across global teams, ensuring that every individual can thrive while contributing to the world’s leading live entertainment company. With a commitment to work-life balance and personal development, Live Nation provides a unique opportunity for financial professionals to engage in meaningful work within a dynamic industry.
Contact Details:
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Recruitment Team
