Merlin provides independents the means to own their future. Merlin is a member led, music focused organisation providing digital music licensing for independents across the globe. Members benefit from Merlin’s premium deals, but work directly with key digital partners. Our membership consists of independent labels, distributors, and other rights-holders, representing tens of thousands of labels and hundreds of thousands of artists from every country in the world. Merlin works collaboratively with our digital partners, delivers value back to those digital partners, and seeks to drive other incremental benefits to our members.
Merlin’s approach has enabled our membership to grow to represent 15% of the global market share. Merlin’s membership includes independents such as Altafonte, Amuse, Armada Music, AudioSalad, AVL Group (including CD Baby, DashGo and FUGA), Beggars Group, Cinq Music Group, Dim Mak, DistroKid, Domino, Epitaph Records, Foundation Media, Freeme Digital, IDOL, Kontor New Media, Mad Decent, MNRK Music Group, Monstercat, Mushroom Music, Ninja Tune, ONErpm, [PIAS], Pony Canyon, Redeye, Secret City, Secretly, Symphonic Distribution, Sub Pop, Vydia, and hundreds more.
Merlin has deals with nearly 40 digital services, including partners like Adaptr, Apple, AWA, Boomplay, Deezer, Facebook/Instagram, JioSaavn, JOOX, KKBox, NetEase, Pandora, Peloton, SberZvuk, Snap, SoundCloud, Spotify, Tencent, TikTok, TREBEL, Triller, Twitch, UMA, Yandex, YouTube Music, and many other global, regional and strategic partners, as well as being in conversations with dozens more.
Merlin has resources in London, New York, North Carolina, the Netherlands, and Tokyo.
The Finance Manager will work closely with the CFO and Head of Finance to manage and oversee all financial aspects of the organisation, including maintaining, developing and implementing processes, systems and strategies for the organisation.
Merlin has experienced remarkable growth since its inception and is growing its Finance Department by hiring an exceptional Finance Manager to maintain and develop the current financial structure, strategically address our growth in the coming years, and handle the increasing complexity of the digital music marketplace and our partnerships.
Position Status, Location, and Reporting
This is a full-time role based in London (Covent Garden offices) and will report into the Head of Finance Shared areas of responsibility.
The successful candidate will be an energetic, motivated and proven self-starter, with a demonstrated ability to handle high volumes of multi-currency transactions in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of self-billing systems and accounting for them would be advantageous. The candidate will be commercially astute, technically strong, and have a proven ability to work at a commercial level. Strong IT skills are essential, as is a proven ability to effectively communicate and lead people and projects.
A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with the role and the relevant experience of the final hire.
Merlin is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Further, the company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants, employees, member companies and partners.
To apply or recommend a qualified candidate, please send a cover letter and CV to [email protected] and include “Merlin – Finance Manager 2022” in the subject line.
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