Head of Finance

Altum Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious performing arts organisation seeks a Head of Finance to lead their finance function during a pivotal growth period. This role involves managing a skilled team, driving financial strategy, and ensuring compliance while contributing to the institution's creative mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance role within arts, not-for-profit, or charity sector.
• Knowledge in financial systems, audit, VAT, and commercial analysis.
• Effective communicator and trusted advisor to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a finance team, ensuring delivery of efficient and collaborative service.
• Manage all aspects of financial management from compliance to strategic planning.
• Provide expert financial advice and monitor cashflow and investment policies.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

This range is provided by Altum Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Altum Consulting are proud to be partnering exclusively with a prestigious and internationally recognised performing arts organisation to find their next Head of Finance. The Head of Finance will lead a high performing finance function during a pivotal period of growth and innovation.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a creative institution known for producing world-class performances, nurturing talent, and engaging diverse audiences both in the UK and internationally.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will lead a skilled team of finance professionals, ensuring the delivery of an efficient, collaborative, and business-focused service across the organisation. You will play a central role in supporting senior leadership, driving financial strategy, and enabling the organisation to deliver its creative and social mission.

You'll be responsible for all aspects of financial management - from statutory compliance and system leadership to strategic planning, cost control, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants
• Deliver accurate, timely and insightful management and financial reporting
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting and strategic business planning
• Drive process improvements, innovation, and greater use of finance systems
• Oversee VAT, tax compliance and all statutory reporting under Charity SORP and FRS102
• Support payroll operations and system transitions in collaboration with HR
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and act as a key finance business partner
• Monitor and manage cashflow and investment policies
• Ensure robust internal controls and maintain a high level of financial integrity
• Represent finance in governance and cross-organisational strategic projects

About You

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experienced in a senior finance role within the arts, not-for-profit, charity, or creative sector
• Knowledgeable in financial systems, audit, VAT, and commercial analysis
• Skilled in managing teams and building financial capability across departments
• An effective communicator and trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels
• Detail-oriented, well-organised and able to work under pressure
• Committed to the organisation's values and mission in the arts and culture sector

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a high-performing leadership team in a respected arts institution that combines artistic excellence with a commitment to access, inclusion and community engagement. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on both the financial health and the creative future of the organisation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Art/Creative, and Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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