Junior 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.

• Manage royalty invoicing and client remittances in line with contractual and operational requirements, fulfilling obligations under Client Representation Agreements.

• Track receivables and collaborate with Credit Control and Commercial teams to drive timely collection and query resolution.

• Interpret licensing contracts to determine financial terms, reporting requirements, and commission structures.

• Reconcile and validate royalty reports against contractual commitments, identifying variances or irregularities.

• Ensure client payments are accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner.

• Respond to queries from licensees, clients, auditors, and internal teams, providing supporting documentation and financial analysis.

Accounting & Reporting

• 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 general ledger accounts.

• Support the preparation of monthly management reports, including:

• Cost of Sales (COS) and G&A analysis

• Revenue & variance analysis

• Liaise with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate supplier payments.

 

Finance Business Partnering & Analysis

• Support quarterly royalty forecasts, cash flow tracking, and ad-hoc revenue analysis.

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial, Legal, and Operations to ensure accurate and timely information flow.

• Assist in preparing client presentations and internal reporting packs for senior management.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide cover for other Finance team members as needed.

• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Support audits, both internal and external, with required documentation and reconciliations.

• Deliver ad-hoc analysis and project support as requested.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, reconciliations).

• Strong analytical acumen and aptitude, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Advanced Excel skills essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

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.