Head of Finance

Opera North; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A performing arts organization in the UK seeks a Head of Finance to lead day-to-day financial operations and ensure effective accounting controls. Candidates must hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and have significant experience in financial reporting and line management. Knowledge of charity accounting rules is desired. The role offers a competitive salary around £50,000, with applications due by 12 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a professional accounting qualification.
• Significant experience in financial reporting and controls.
• Line management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial transactions.
• Supervise a small team of finance officers.
• Ensure effective administration and control of accounting.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Significant financial reporting experience

Line management experience

Knowledge of charity accounting rules

Job description

Head of Finance

Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, Opera North is looking for an experienced and well‑motivated individual to fill the role of Head of Finance.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations and supervising a small team of finance officers, you will lead on the day‑to‑day financial transactions, financial reporting and controls. Ensuring the timely, efficient, compliant and effective administration and control of the charity's group accounting.

The successful candidate will have a suitable professional accounting qualification (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA), significant experience of most aspects of the role, including line management and preparing both management and statutory accounts. Experience and understanding of charity accounting rules is desirable but not essential.

Salary: c£50,000

Deadline for applications: 12 January 2026

Interviews to be held in: Howard Opera Centre Leeds, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA on Monday 26 January 2026

For an application pack, please visit https://www.operanorth.co.uk/about-us/jobs/

To apply for this role, please send a CV and application letter via the Hireful website. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact [e-mail] to make us aware.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.

We create music and opera for everyone, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and sections of the community. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants of the global majority and/or those who are disabled. We are committed to meeting any access requirements for the successful applicant.

Registered Charity No. 511726