Group Finance Director APAC

Job description

Job Summary

About Live Nation: Join the team at Live Nation, where innovation meets live entertainment on a global scale! With 40,000 shows and 500 million tickets sold each year, we’re the industry leader, powered by 44,000 talented individuals worldwide. At Live Nation, we’re passionate about transforming live events and creating extraordinary moments for artists, event professionals, and fans.

About the role

If you’ve built a strong finance career and are ready to bring it to the world of live entertainment, this one’s for you. Join Live Nation’s APAC Reporting team as our Group Finance Director . Sitting within the Finance team and reporting to the VP, Group Reporting and Controlling, APAC, you’ll be integrated into the financial planning and analysis function from day one. You’ll deliver accurate budgeting, forecasting and reporting, support financial accounting across the region and take on ad hoc projects as they arise.

It’s a head office finance role with plenty of variety, and regular contact with colleagues across the globe. Ready to make the move? Apply now with your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’re the right person for the role.

What you’ll be doing

Month end reporting: Analyse market submissions, dig into forecast versus actual variances and prepare consolidated templates for US Corporate.

Data and metrics

Keep a close eye on key metrics including show count, attendance, show profitability and headcount to make sure everything stacks up.

Controls and CAPEX

Strengthen key controls across APAC markets and track CAPEX actuals against forecast, policy and budget.

Tour tracking

Build and maintain the financial tracking file for Western, KPOP and Asian tours across the region.

Quarterly reporting

Prepare and present quarterly walk analyses and the Concerts Division Quarterly Business Review for US Corporate.

Forecast and budget

Review monthly market forecasts, prepare the forecast pack and develop annual budget materials and presentations.

Team and market support

Guide junior team members and support local finance heads on everything from accounting advice to financial systems.

Acquisitions and compliance

Handle acquisition accounting journals, opening balance sheet reviews and divisional SOX reporting to internal audit.

What you’ll bring

Qualifications: CA or CPA qualified.

Relevant experience

Strong accounting and reporting background, ideally in a large corporate, multinational or Big 4 audit environment.

Excel and data skills

Excellent Excel and data management capability.

Clear communication

Confident verbal and written communicator who can work with colleagues around the world.

Self-starter

Motivated and diligent, comfortable working with minimal supervision and managing your own time.

Flexible approach

Pragmatic and adaptable, with a hardworking attitude.

Systems exposure

BPC or Oracle exposure preferred, but not essential.

US GAAP

Exposure to US GAAP is desirable, but not essential.

The Benefits

A vibrant, music-focused workplace fostering creativity and collaboration. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. A flexible approach to when and where you work, designed to support balance in all aspects of life. Access to concerts, events, and other entertainment perks. A diverse, equitable workplace where every voice matters. Comprehensive benefits, from volunteer days to wellness programs and mental health support.

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 Homelife. 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, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. #LNAPAC #LI-TO1 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.