Business Finance Manager Live (m/f/d)

In this role, you will help shape the financial management of our international live entertainment business from a business perspective. Working closely with the Live Entertainment Headquarters team, our central Finance and Treasury teams, and our international network of promoters, you will create transparency and provide management with sound insights to support informed decision-making.

Your main focus will be on reviewing business cases for show and touring projects, as well as budgeting, forecasting, and controlling for selected events and promoter companies. You will also support financing and liquidity management activities. In doing so, you will work closely with managing directors and promoters while continuously contributing to the improvement of our business planning and reporting processes.

What you can expect:

• Financial evaluation of business cases for a wide range of event projects
• Management and continuous improvement of budgeting, forecasting, and controlling processes for selected national and international promoter companies
• Preparation of consolidated financial forecasts, analysis of budget-versus-actual variances, and development of actionable recommendations for management
• Further development of monthly reporting on early warning indicators, including the analysis of profit and loss statements, key performance indicators, and costs
• Coordination of financing and loan processes with Finance and Treasury, as well as monitoring liquidity, payments, due dates, and financial obligations
• Close collaboration with local Finance teams, managing directors, and promoters, including support for external audits and the preparation of ad hoc analyses and responses to management requests
• Contribution to the ongoing development of the Global Operating Platform for the Live Entertainment division

What you bring to the table:

• Several years of experience in business controlling, financial planning and analysis, or finance business partnering. Alternatively, experience in management consulting or auditing with a focus on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), controlling, and financial performance management, ideally in an international, decentralized environment
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, as well as experience analyzing profit and loss statements and cash flows
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations while constructively challenging assumptions
• Solid understanding of liquidity planning and financing, along with experience working closely with Finance and Treasury teams
• An entrepreneurial mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and a pragmatic approach to work, combined with confidence and excellent stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel skills, proficiency in common planning, reporting, and consolidation tools, and fluent English
• Knowledge of the live entertainment, media, or events industry, as well as very good German language skills, would be an advantage

Benefits

• 30 days of paid vacation plus the option of up to 15 days of unpaid leave
• 25 days of workation within the EU
• Flexible working hours
• Sofa Concerts and employee events
• Discounts on ticket purchases & opportunities for clearing assignments
• Corporate benefits and discounts at KESS
• Central location & subsidy for a Job Ticket or Germany Ticket
• Bike leasing
• Mental health program & company pension scheme
• “GoFluent” language learning platform as well as Lunch & Learn sessions

We value diversity and treat all applications equally – regardless of gender, background, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Different perspectives enrich our team and make EVENTIM stronger.