Handle are currently working with a global media brand who are looking for a Royalties Analyst to join their busy team. The Royalty Analyst supports the full royalty accounting and reporting process for global licensing programs, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant reporting across multiple clients and regions. The role blends financial analysis with stakeholder coordination and provides exposure to both commercial and operational aspects of the business, offering strong opportunities for growth within the finance team!
Key responsibilities -
*Review and process royalty reports and forecasts, ensuring contractual compliance and accurate invoicing
*Reconcile royalty data against contracts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
*Manage royalty billing and client remittances in line with agreements and operational requirements
*Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, provisions, and write-offs
*Reconcile royalty, reserve, and key general ledger accounts
*Assist with royalty forecasting, cash flow tracking, and ad-hoc revenue analysis.
*Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial, Legal, and Operations teams
*Drive process improvements and support automation initiatives
Candidate requirements -
*Strong knowledge of accounting principles (revenue recognition, accruals, reconciliations).
*Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
*Advanced Excel skills.
*Effective communicator, able to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
*Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities


Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.