Finance Business Partner

Shakespeares Globe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts and education charity in London is seeking a Finance Business Partner on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be the main contact for departments regarding financial needs and will support the charity's objectives. Ideal candidates are studying for a recognised accounting qualification and possess strong interpersonal skills. The role offers numerous benefits, including staff discounts and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafés

Free entry to selected shows, events, and activities

Access to free employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Sound working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal point of contact for financial and business needs.
• Support Globe’s support divisions and capital projects.

Skills

Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)

Comprehensive understanding of technical accounting

Interest and knowledge of theatre or charity sector

Sound working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel

Strong interpersonal skills

Organised and methodical approach

Proactive attitude

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Understanding of partial VAT exemptions

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Job description

Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking a Finance Business Partner on permanent, full-time basis

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role

The Finance Business Partner will be the principal point of contact for their relevant departments and stakeholders for financial and business needs, supporting the Globe’s support divisions and capital projects.

The skills

• Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)
• A comprehensive understanding of technical accounting (double-entry, accruals & prepayments, cost centres, experience of using an accounting system and using Pos)
• An interest and knowledge of theatre and / or the charity sector
• Sound working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to absorb and classify information and arrange appropriately; quickly locating and retrieving relevant target information.
• Organised approach to work: methodical, accurate and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working at all levels, internally and externally.
• A proactive, “can do” attitude with a strong customer service focus.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and be a supportive team member.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to be flexible and to adapt to new demands in a fast-moving environment.
• Able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Have the confidence to challenge stakeholders and assumptions.
• Have an understanding of partial VAT exemptions.

The team

Shakespeare’s Globe Trust is an internationally recognised arts and education centre, visitor attraction and charity. The Finance department supports the organisation in delivering its charitable and commercial objectives, with the Financial Services team processing transactions and making payments; and the Financial Reporting team preparing management accounts, financial statements and providing business partnering to the business.

Shakespeare’s Globe

We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.

Benefits

• Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants / cafés
• Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
• Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
• Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24 / 7 virtual GP service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
• Life assurance scheme
• Rental deposit scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service

To apply

• For more information, please download the job description from this page or our website.
• To apply, please complete the online application form via our website by 12pm (midday) on Monday 12th January.
• If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email our Recruitment team (contact details on the main jobs page).