Head of Finance

Job Title: Head of Finance  
Reports to: Managing Director 
Location: London NW1
Closing date for applications: 28th October 2026 

Bucks is a small company, and staff are expected to take on any reasonable tasks, and to support each other during busy periods.  This job description gives an outline of the current requirements and will continue to evolve

We are looking for an individual to fill the role of Head of Finance. That individual is someone who can bridge financial discipline with commercial awareness, strong leadership, and industry-specific understanding.  They will bring their skills to work with their colleagues to help them to collectively deliver commercial and financial success to the company.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations typical for a company our size: accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, and compliance with regulatory and tax requirements.
• Oversee royalty accounting and rights distribution to writers, artists, and other royalty participants ensuring accuracy and transparency in all payments and statements.
• Present timely, accurate financial reports and business insights to the leadership team, with recommendations for performance improvement and risk mitigation.
• Manage tax, audit, and regulatory compliance, including filing of statutory accounts, financial statements, and ensuring best practice.
• Develop and execute financial strategy in alignment with company goals including catalogue valuations and acquisitions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous improvement.
• Participate in negotiating financial and contractual deals involving music rights.
• Cultivate relationships with external stakeholders (auditors, investors, banks, music business partners).
• Implement technology solutions to streamline reporting, automate processes, and support data-driven decision making.

 Required and Preferred Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) and/or qualified by experience in the music industry.
• Experience in the music, entertainment or media industry (preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial software skills.
• Experience with IP (copyright), royalty accounting, and contract management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams, communicate with leadership teams.
• High level of integrity, judgment, and adaptability.

 Key Qualities & Attributes

• Strategic vision and forward-looking mindset, anticipating trends and proactively managing risks.
• Technologically adept with strong analytical and modelling skills.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial topics.
• Passion for music and learning.
• Resilience, creativity, and flexibility for thriving in a rapidly changing business environment.

Bucks Music Group is an equal opportunities employer; we believe in fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting diversity in our employment practices. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical