Head of Finance

ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff seeks an experienced Head of Finance to lead the Finance Team and advance the college’s financial strategy. The role is permanent and full-time, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The college offers a hybrid working model, balancing time between home and campus, and the post reports to the Chief Finance and Operating Officer. Applicants should be qualified accountants with strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with leadership experience.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in higher education finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Team and oversee accounting operations.
• Drive the implementation of the new Accounting Platform and support strategic growth.
• Report to the Chief Finance and Operating Officer and act as a key adviser on financial matters.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Leadership

Excellent communicator

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff.

They will join the College at a pivotal moment – having recently secured additional annual funding from Medr and introduced a new Accounting Platform this summer. They will lead the Finance Team and report to the Chief Finance and Operating Officer; they will be energised by the prospect of completing the implementation of the new Accounting Platform and more broadlythey will play an important part in advancing the College’s strategy for growth.

The successful candidate will be drawn to the College’s vision, values and work. They will be a qualified accountant with a passion for leadership and an excellent communicator and influencer. Their best work happens at pace in an ambitious and confident organisation and they will be resilient - turning obstacles and challenges into decisive and purposeful action.

The Head of Finance is a permanent full-time role, with a competitive salary of up to alongside a competitive benefits package designed to nurture your wellbeing and personal development. Discover the advantages of working with us. We have an agile approach to working at the College where you have the opportunity to balance your time between working from home and working in the College.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Mark Davies, Chief Finance And Operating Officer [e-mail]

Our preferred method for receiving applications is through the iTrent portal. However, if you would prefer, you are also welcome to apply by submitting a CV along with a letter of application that demonstrates how your skills, experience, and qualifications meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.