Royalties-In Manager

CPLG Ltd; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading brand licensing agency is seeking a Royalties-in Manager based in London to oversee licensee reporting and manage a remote team. The ideal candidate will have experience in global royalties management, attention to detail, and strong leadership skills. The role offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing royalties-in within a global business.
• Confident managing a remote team across different cultures.
• Experience with systems development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of globally distributed Royalties Managers/Executives.
• Ensure timely processing of all inbound licensee royalty statements.
• Accountable for cash collection and managing aged debt levels.

Skills

Managing royalties-in

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Financial literacy

Tools

WestEnd royalties system

CRM

ERP

Job description

Company Description

WildBrain CPLG is a world-leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency with 20 offices worldwide. Since 1972 we have been providing our partners with dedicated licensing and marketing professionals and fully integrated retail, creative & product development, legal and accounting services.

Hybrid Work

Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.

Overview

WildBrain CPLG is a world‑leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency with 20 offices worldwide. Since 1972, we have been providing partners with dedicated licensing and marketing professionals and fully integrated retail, creative & product development, legal and accounting services. We are looking to add to our talented team of innovators that can help us manage some of the most profitable and enduring brands in the world.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Partnership Finance, the Royalties‑in Manager will be responsible for all licensee reporting for WBCPLG. This will involve managing all local Royalty/Regional Managers/Executives to ensure licensees report accurately and in accordance with contractual terms, invoices are issued on time, collection is actively managed and aged debt is kept under control. The role will also manage licensee forecast cycles in conjunction with Partnership Finance and FP&A needs and will serve as systems champion for West End to optimise efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of processes.

Job Description

• Manage team of globally distributed Royalties Managers/Executives (currently 10‑12)
• Reorganise and optimise existing team as necessary
• System champion for WestEnd royalties/rights management system – optimising use of current state and significantly contributing to any further system development (of this system and any that it interacts with such as CRM and ERP)
• Accountable for accurate and timely processing of all inbound licensee royalty statements
• Accountable for accurate and timely issuing of all invoicing (minimum guarantee, overage, fixed fee, promotional fee etc)
• Accountable for cash collection and managing aged debt levels, including escalation process
• Manage credit check process for new contracts
• Setting and monitoring suitable KPIs for royalty processing team
• Accountable for managing licensee forecast cycles efficiently in conjunction with Partnership Finance and FP&A needs
• Meeting Licensor reporting requirements (such as % royalty statements processed or collection targets)

Qualifications

• Experience in managing royalties‑in within a global business
• Confident managing a remote team across different cultures and timezones (UK, various European countries, China and Singapore)
• Experience with systems development (royalties systems such as WestEnd, Jaguar, Counterpoint etc an advantage)
• Independent and autonomous
• Financially literate (does not have to be a qualified accountant)
• Strong attention to detail
• Process‑oriented
• Team leadership experience essential

Additional Information

What We Offer: We offer competitive benefits and invest in our people and their future. Working at WildBrain is more than a job – it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful, and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality.

Our Commitment: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our DNA. We strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences worldwide and create a culture of belonging where every individual feels valued and respected. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and encourage applicants to disclose any accommodation needs.

About WildBrain: WildBrain inspires imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° franchise management we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands worldwide. With an extensive library of approximately 14,000 half‑hours of kids’ and family content including series such as The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space, Camp Snoopy, Teletubbies Let’s Go!, Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, Sonic Prime and Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City, WildBrain’s consumer products licensing arm, WildBrain CPLG, represents partners in every major territory worldwide. WildBrain is headquartered in Canada and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Website: wildbrain.com.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Advertising Services