Finance Director for Creative Social Enterprise

CREATIVE UNITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in the UK is seeking a Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership across financial operations. You will manage financial planning, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong experience in financial leadership, ideally within the not-for-profit sector, and a commitment to inclusivity. This is an opportunity to influence a respected organization in the creative economy.

Qualifications

• You will have a track record of senior financial leadership, ideally within a small business or not-for-profit.
• Experience within the arts, cultural, or creative industries is highly desirable.
• You combine technical expertise with strategic insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including cashflow and payroll.
• Manage the annual audit process and ensure full compliance.

Skills

Senior financial leadership

Strong analytical skills

Team leadership

Proficiency in finance systems

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

A leading social enterprise in the UK is seeking a Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership across financial operations. You will manage financial planning, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong experience in financial leadership, ideally within the not-for-profit sector, and a commitment to inclusivity. This is an opportunity to influence a respected organization in the creative economy.