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# Head of Finance, Culture Creative at Sony Music

- **Company:** Sony Music
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonymusicentertainment/jobs/8726119002

## Job description

Culture Creative - Be part of the team that makes work that people remember, and creates memories for a lifetime.

[Culture Creative](https://www.culturecreative.co.uk/) produce predominately site-specific work for arts, cultural, and outdoor events. We operate worldwide, and deliver a wide range of events from winter festival illuminated experiences with Sony Music, to music events, street theatre and many other things in between.

At CCL we have a big vision in one hand and manage the smallest detail in the other. We create and manage experiences all over the world and our whole team is part of its success, from creative to production, from event operations to business operations, everyone has their part to play in the company's success all over the globe.

We are looking for a highly motivated Head of Finance to work alongside the Directors and senior management team to oversee and manage our finance management processes. CCL underwent an acquisition with Sony in 2022, who now own 75% of the company - thus some reporting procedures are determined by this. For the right candidate this is a chance to be the senior finance person in a growing business, working with the Directors and having exposure to Sony as part of the wider group.

We are looking for a Head of Finance, who will play a vital role in supporting our day-to-day finance requirements including planning, forecasting, analytics, and producing financial reports.

This role is based in Belford, Northumberland.

What you'll do:

- Lead the annual budget process.
- Prepare monthly Management Accounts.
- Manage quarterly VAT returns.
- Manage quarterly Corporation Tax payments and annual returns.
- Monthly reforecast process and present these to the CCL SMT and RG LIve / Sony Music.
- Manage budgets in multiple currencies.
- Manage all internal systems to facilitate accurate monthly reporting protocols to RG Live/Sony Music.

Who you are:

- Able to be part of an organisation with a strong team culture
- Work with people who operate in different time zones and from all parts of the business
- An excellent communicator who can work with external and internal stakeholders
- A natural motivator, who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Someone who thrives in a challenging, fast pace environment

## Experience & Skills Required

- Proven experience in management accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end reporting.
- Strong ability to interpret financial data and provide insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Experience partnering with operational leaders and senior stakeholders to drive business performance.
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
- Recognised accounting qualification (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

## Equal Opportunities

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual’s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.

Privacy Policy

Please click [here](http://tools.sonymusiccreative.com/privacy/PCP_UK.pdf) to read our privacy policy before beginning the application process as you will need to agree to the terms of the policy before submitting your information.

Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

## About Sony Music

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sony Music Entertainment is the recorded music and publishing arm of Sony Group, managing a global roster of artists and a vast catalog of music while operating one of the industry’s leading record labels and distribution platforms.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1991 (as Sony Music Entertainment, following the acquisition of CBS Records)
- **Founders**: Not applicable (corporate division of Sony Group)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Music – Recorded music, music publishing, artist services, and distribution.
- **Target customers**: B2B (streaming services, advertisers, film/TV studios); B2C (music fans via streaming, live events, merchandise); Enterprise (brand partnerships, sync licensing).
- **Mission statement**: “To shape what is coming next in music, technology, and culture” and “entertain and move people.”

## Products & Services
- **Record Labels (Columbia, Epic, RCA, Arista Nashville, etc.)**: A&R, recording, marketing, and promotion of artists across all genres.
- **Music Publishing (Sony Music Publishing)** : Administration of song rights, sync licensing, and songwriter development.
- **Distribution & Artist Services (The Orchard, AWAL)** : Digital distribution, marketing, and global reach for independent artists and labels.
- **Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)**: Merchandising, fan engagement platforms, and e‑commerce (Three Ten Merch, The Merch Collective).
- **Podcasting & Content**: Original podcast production and ad sales (Global Podcasting division).
- **Film & TV Sync**: Licensing music for media (SyncShop, Business & Legal Affairs teams).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary); Sony Group Corporation’s music segment reported revenue of approximately ¥1.6 trillion (~$10.6 billion) for FY2024 (ended March 2025).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (music segment) – ~$10.6 billion (FY2024) – as reported by Sony Group.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Parent company Sony Group Corporation; strategic partnerships with streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music), film studios, and global brands.
- **Growth Signals**: Continued expansion through acquisitions (AWAL, Alamo Records, Somethin’ Else); growing podcast and D2C revenue; investment in emerging technology (AI, immersive audio); global headcount of thousands with active hiring across 20+ countries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vast, iconic catalog**: Ownership of the world’s largest music catalog (over 5 million songs) and rights to legendary artists (Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, etc.).
- **End‑to‑end artist ecosystem**: From A&R and recording to publishing, distribution, merchandise, and sync – all under one roof.
- **Global scale & Sony synergy**: Access to Sony’s electronics, gaming (PlayStation), and entertainment divisions for cross‑promotion and technology innovations.
- **Deep industry relationships**: Long‑standing ties with streaming services, radio, live events, and media partners.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital transformation**: Expanding direct‑to‑consumer channels, fan‑data analytics, and personalized experiences.
- **Emerging technology**: Investment in AI‑assisted music creation, spatial audio, and virtual concerts.
- **Global growth**: Strengthening presence in high‑growth markets (India, Latin America, Africa) via local labels and partnerships.
- **Diversified revenue**: Growing non‑streaming income through sync licensing, brand partnerships, podcasting, and live events.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Honour the creative journey” – a collaborative, creative environment that values insight, integrity, and imagination.
- **Career development**: Award‑winning 12‑month paid internship programs, global mobility, and internal learning opportunities.
- **Remote / Hybrid / Office**: Roles are posted for both in‑office (New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, London, Mumbai, Warsaw) and remote positions – policy varies by team and function.
- **Perks**: Competitive compensation, benefits, access to a global music community, and the chance to work directly with top artists.
- **Engineering & Data**: Growing data analytics, security, and engineering teams (e.g., Label Analytics, Cyber Security, Automation) – tech roles are integrated into a creative business.

## Sources
1. [Sony Music Global Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonymusicentertainment/jobs/8239876002)
2. [Sony Music Careers](https://careers.sonymusic.com/jobs/)
3. [Inside Sony Music – Introducing Sony Music Careers](https://www.sonymusic.com/inside-sony-music/introducing-sony-music-careers/)
4. [Careers FAQ – Sony Music Careers](https://careers.sonymusic.com/how-we-hire/frequently-asked-questions/)
5. [Sony Music UK – Careers](https://www.sonymusic.co.uk/careers/)

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