Financial Controller

Ivy Rock Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting and cash management across the institution. You will line-manage the finance team responsible for payroll, payments, invoicing and reconciliations, while working closely with RADA Business and the management accountant.

The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and a strong background in Higher Education or charity finance, with a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with demonstrable experience in financial control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations and reporting for the institution.
• Line manage payroll, payments, invoicing and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely statutory reporting and compliance with charity/Higher Education standards.
• Manage cash flow to support organisational objectives and strategic plans.
• Collaborate with RADA Business and management accountant.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Financial control

People management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be working with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) on the appointment of a new Financial Controller role within their finance team.

This would suit an ACA qualified Accountant operating at Audit Manager or above level, looking to move out of an audit firm into a Financial Controller role or a CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualified Financial Accountant/Controller who is looking for a progressive move.

We’ve put together a dedicated recruitment site where you can learn much more about RADA, RADA Business, the finance team, benefits and the opportunity, as well as access the full job description and application information.

It’s an exciting time to join RADA, with the role offering an opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most recognised drama schools:

A broad financial leadership role, taking responsibility for financial control, reporting and cash management across RADA, alongside oversight of the finance team.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team at RADA. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record in Higher Education, Charity or similar background and will possess a strong background in financial control, financial reporting, and cash management. This role will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and managing the company's cash flow to support our business objectives. The role will line manage the financial team responsible for payroll, payments, invoicing, reconciliations etc and work closely with RADA Business management accountant.

Interviews: 12th, 13th & 16th October