Royalty Analyst
IMG Licensing is the global leader in brand licensing, managing licensing programs for the world’s best-known brands and trademarks. With over 25 offices worldwide, IMG Licensing provides a unique one-stop-solution for innovative brand growth across a diverse portfolio of clients from business, entertainment, fashion, food, gaming and sports. IMG Licensing is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property, and brands. From strategy to business development to ongoing program management, professional back-office administration and industry-leading systems, IMG Licensing provides a full-service solution across all parts of the brand licensing journey.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Royalty, Contract & Client Reporting
- Collect, review, and process royalty reports and sales projections from licensees, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and accurate invoicing of royalties.
- Arrange invoices and client remittances in line with contractual and operational requirements, fulfilling reporting obligations under Client Representation Agreements.
- Monitor receivables and partner with Credit Control and Commercial teams to drive timely collection of royalties.
- Interpret licensing contracts to determine financial obligations, reporting requirements, and commission structures.
- Ensure client payments are accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner.
- Respond to financial queries from internal stakeholders, licensees, clients, and auditors, providing documentation, calculation breakdowns, and process explanations as required.
Accounting & Reporting
- Process supplier invoices and liaise with Accounts Payable to arrange timely payments.
- Prepare and post month-end journals, including revenue and cost accruals, bad debt provisions, and write-offs.
- Perform reconciliations of royalty, reserve, and other key GL accounts.
- Support the preparation of monthly management reports, including:
- Cost of Sales (COS) and G&A analysis
- Revenue variance analysis
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Finance Business Partnering & Analysis
- Assist the senior finance team with quarterly royalty projections, cash flow, and revenue analysis.
- Partner with internal teams (Finance, Commercial, Legal, Operations) and external stakeholders (licensees, auditors) to resolve queries and provide accurate information.
Other Responsibilities
- Providing absence cover for other members of the Finance Team.
- Supporting the Finance Team with ad-hoc analysis and reports.
Skills & Qualifications
- Part-qualified or equivalent experience.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (accruals, reconciliations, reserves).
- Advanced Excel skills; exposure to ERP and royalty management systems preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines