Senior Finance Business Partner (Accounting and Reporting) | Music | London/Hybrid

Harmonic are delighted to be working with one of the most exciting, high-growth businesses within the global music industry. This internationally recognised music company is looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner with a strong accounting and reporting foundation to join their collaborative finance function.

The Role

Working within a commercially focused finance team, this position bridges technical accounting and senior-level business partnering. You'll own the financial reporting cycle whilst acting as a key finance voice to C-suite and executive leadership - ensuring business decisions are grounded in accurate, timely financial insight.

The role carries genuine visibility at the highest levels of the organisation. You'll be equally comfortable leading a close process as you are presenting to the executive team, and will play an active part in shaping financial controls, improving reporting processes, and driving commercial rigour across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal reporting standards
• Business partner directly with C-suite and senior leadership, providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for leadership and board audiences
• Partner with operational teams to ensure business activity is accurately translated into financial reporting
• Collaborate with FP&A and Financial Systems teams to improve reporting workflows and financial governance
• Deliver variance analysis and commentary for monthly leadership reporting and sign-offs
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors, managing audit preparation and execution
• Manage and mentor accounting staff, supporting their development and performance
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, controls, and commercial decision-making tools
• Ad hoc tasks to support wider business and function

What We Need to See (Essential)

• Experience in the music or entertainment industry
• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across functions

Package:

Salary: £70,000-£75,000 + bonus Working Pattern: Hybrid

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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.