Head of Finance

Royal Armouries Museum; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 58,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Good pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted staff car parking

Access to discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme

Free online learning opportunities

Job summary

The Royal Armouries Museum is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their financial strategy and team. This role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across departments to enhance the museum's financial health. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance within cultural or heritage organizations and a passion for making a cultural impact.

Qualifications

• Track record of leading teams and implementing financial systems.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and statutory reporting.
• Knowledge of employment taxes, corporation tax, and VAT complexities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and inspire excellence across the organisation.
• Shape long-term financial strategy that supports the museum's mission.
• Navigate year-end reporting and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Strategy

Budget Management

Compliance

Education

Experience across charity, commercial, and public sectors

Background in cultural or heritage organisations

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Senior Director | Finance & Corporate Services Recruitment | Yorkshire and Northern Region 07983 549 758 or ️ 0113 868 0884

HEAD OF FINANCE - ROYAL ARMOURIES

WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS TO MAKE FINANCIAL HISTORY?

The Royal Armouries isn't your average museum – we're home to the world's oldest national collection of arms and armour, and we need a financial expert to help us craft our next chapter.

We're looking for an exceptional Head of Finance who's ready to apply their expertise across our legendary institution. This isn't just about spreadsheets and budgets (though you'll definitely master those) – you'll be the financial strategist behind one of Britain's most fascinating cultural treasures.

Reporting directly to our Finance Director, you'll lead a dynamic team while building bridges across departments, from our sword wielding live interpreters to our commercial conquistadors. If you thrive on variety, love a challenge, and want your financial acumen to make a real cultural impact, this could be your perfect quest.

YOUR EPIC FINANCIAL ADVENTURE AWAITS

Lead from the Front

• Take charge of our finance team and inspire excellence across the organisation
• Deputise for the Finance Director and own your operational realm
• Shape long-term financial strategy that supports our world-class mission

Master the Numbers Game

• Lead our annual budget process like a true financial general
• Deliver forecasts that keep our Executive Board, Managers, Trustees, and DCMS (Department of Culture, Media and Sport) in the know

️ Battle Complexity with Style

• Navigate year-end reporting and statutory requirements with finesse
• Conquer tax matters and ensure bulletproof compliance
• Build financial systems that work smoothly for all team members
• Partner with colleagues across all departments to drive financial excellence
• Mentor and develop your team while upskilling stakeholders
• Build networks, it’s all about collaboration and allegiances
• Spot opportunities to boost revenue and reduce costs without compromising quality or our impact on museum audiences
• Champion digital-first approaches and system improvements
• Support business cases that fuel our plans

WHAT'S ON OFFER FOR YOU:

• Salary in range £56,000 - £58,500 driven by market rate
• 27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (because everyone needs time to recharge!)
• Good pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution
• Company sick pay scheme for peace of mind
• Based in Leeds with occasional travel to our other epic locations
• Flexible working arrangements (minimum 4 days/week considered)
• A unique work location (how many of your fellow finance colleagues get to work inside a museum?)
• Discounted staff car parking
• Access to discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme
• Join a leadership team that values collaboration and innovation
• Access to free online learning to keep your skills razor-sharp
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for support when you need it
• Make your mark on a nationally significant cultural institution
• Build experience across charity, commercial, and public sector finance

The Little Extras That Matter

• 25% off in our staff shop (perfect for unique gifts!)
• 10% off food in our on-site café
• Professional development opportunities and free online learning courses

Essential Qualifications:

• Track record of leading teams and implementing financial systems
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and statutory reporting
• Communication skills that mean you are able to explain complex finance information to historians, curators or committees.
• Experience across charity, commercial, and public sectors
• Knowledge of employment taxes, corporation tax, and VAT complexities
• Background in cultural or heritage organisations

READY TO JOIN OUR LEGENDARY TEAM?

The Royal Armouries has been protecting and sharing incredible stories for centuries. Now we need someone to help us write the next chapter of financial excellence while keeping our heritage mission at the heart of everything we do.

This is your chance to combine serious financial expertise with genuine cultural impact. You'll work somewhere that tourists travel thousands of miles to visit, support colleagues who are genuinely passionate about their work, and know that your financial stewardship helps preserve history for future generations.

Ready to make history? Apply now or speak to Lucy Rider at Broster Buchanan for further details.

Closing date 20th June 2025 and interviews to be scheduled for early July 2025.

We'd love to hear your story.

The Royal Armouries is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds – after all, the best teams have always been diverse ones.

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