Royalties Manager- Publishing

This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing publishing group at an exciting and pivotal stage in its growth. Joining at a time where the business is on a sustainable growth drive, with acquisition of new companies and growth of existing businesses whilst also improving processes and implementing positive change.

Reporting into the Head of Finance this position will play a key role in creating plans for the Royalties function for both the short and the long-term.

This position requires an individual who is happy to be hands on and has gained their experience from within publishing. You will be proactive and have a proven background in managing a small and highly capable team.

The Role:

• Managing the entirety of the Royalties function ensuring high standards of customer service;
• Management of a team regular review and performance assessment, training and development and work schedulin
• Creating and Implementing process changes
• Key member of team for a newly created royalties system to be rolled out following future acquisition
• Integration of new acquisitions into the business
• Maintaining the Royalty system, continuously improving controls, processes and efficiencies
• Managing the statement preparatio
• Managing the full interpretation of contractual agreements
• Dealing with international tax and VAT issues
• Checking sub-rights statements and debt management
• Keeping strong author/agent relationships
• Communicating regularly with key internal stakeholders

The Person:

• Ideally 5 years+ experience of Royalty management gained within publishing
• Thorough comprehension of complex contracts
• Process orientated
• Great communication skills at all levels of business
• Strong experience of managing a small team
• Ability to influence and persuade others
• A driven self-starter
• Adaptable to new processes
• Innovative in approach