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

IMG Licensing is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.