Head of Finance

People Dancing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative community organization in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Finance to shape its financial future. The ideal candidate will possess strong management accounting skills, experience in the charity sector, and a genuine interest in the arts. This leadership role involves budgeting, compliance, and financial system improvements, all aimed at enhancing organizational financial health.

Qualifications

• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Experience or understanding of Theatre Tax Relief.
• A genuine interest in the arts.

Responsibilities

• Own the production of monthly management accounts.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and support multi-year financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with charity regulations and statutory requirements.

Skills

Management accounting skills

Budgeting experience

Theatre tax relief understanding

Strong financial controls

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Access finance systems

Power BI

Job description

As part of the leadership team the Head of Finance will help shape the financial future of a company that’s both creative and community-driven.

We’re seeking a pragmatic and experienced Head of Finance to join our client at a pivotal time. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment and understands the nuances of charity finance. You’ll be working closely with the Interim FD during a handover period.

If you’re passionate about culture and want to contribute to a world-class organisation this could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the production of monthly management accounts, board reports, andfinancial statements
• Ensure reporting is timely, accurate, and tailored to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide clear financial insights to support decision-making across theorganisation.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and support multi-year financial planning
• Work with department heads to monitor spend and ensure accountability
• Help the team understand their numbers and make informed choices.

Controls & Compliance

• Introduce and embed stronger financial controls - including implementing aproper expenses system (currently lacking)
• Ensure compliance with charity regulations and statutory requirements
• Prepare for audits and liaise with external auditors.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Take ownership of the finance system (Access) and ensure it’s being usedeffectively
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Support reporting improvements, ideally using Power BI.
• Lead and support a small finance team, fostering a collaborative and proactive culture
• Encourage professional development and continuous improvement
• Act as a bridge between finance and other departments.

Sector-Specific Expertise

• Apply your understanding of theatre tax relief - a key income stream for theorganisation
• Bring experience from the charity or not-for-profit sector, with a practical grasp of its financial landscape.

Head of Finance Profile

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Experience or understanding of Theatre Tax Relief
• Strong management accounting skills and budgeting experience
• Someone who can tighten up controls and improve systems
• Familiarity with Access finance systems would be ideal
• A genuine interest in the arts.

This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role with purpose, autonomy, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Please note any direct applications to Birmingham Royal Ballet themselves will still be processed and managed by Four Squared Recruitment, who are the sole agent on this role.

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1RE
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