Head of Finance

Dickson O'Brien; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural organization in Liverpool is seeking a Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and operational oversight across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and analytical skills, experience in a complex organization, and a drive towards improving processes. This is a full-time position offering a salary between £60,000 and £70,000, with additional benefits including annual leave and discounts. Evening work may be required to support operations.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Complimentary tickets to shows

Discounts on food and drink

Flexible family leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience operating at executive level in a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee cash flow, statutory compliance and provide timely insights.
• Contribute to business planning for growth and capital projects.

Skills

Senior financial and management experience

Strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting

Proven improvement of processes and systems

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Comfortable in a dynamic environment

Job description

Head of Finance

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum

Location: Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Liverpool's Royal Court (LRC) is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to join its Executive Leadership Team at an exciting time for the organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, this role provides financial and operational leadership across the four companies that make up LRC. Working closely with the Executive team, Heads of Department and the Board of Trustees, you will ensure robust financial management, strong governance and effective systems that support the organisation's artistic and commercial ambitions.

You will lead on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, oversee cash flow and statutory compliance, and provide clear, timely insight to support decision-making. The role also has oversight of HR, risk, insurance and organisational policies, as well as contributing to business planning for growth and capital projects.

We are looking for a senior finance professional with strong leadership skills, excellent financial and analytical capability, and experience of operating at executive level in a complex organisation. Experience in the arts, charity or not‑for‑profit sector would be an advantage, but is not essential.

The Person We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident, proactive senior finance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, creative environment and enjoys working as part of an Executive team.

You will be strategic, highly analytical and detail‑focused, while maintaining a clear view of the bigger picture. You'll be comfortable leading and influencing diverse teams, managing multiple priorities, and working to tight deadlines with professionalism, discretion and a sense of humour.

Skills & Experience

• Senior financial and management experience in a small to medium‑sized organisation
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting (including consolidation)
• Proven experience of improving processes and systems
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, pressurised environment

Desirable

• Experience or strong interest in the arts, cultural or entertainment sector
• Understanding of hospitality or customer‑facing operations

What we offer

• Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary tickets to shows
• Discounts on food and drink in the café and Courtyard Bar & Kitchen
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption policies

This role is based at Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre. Some evening working will be required to fully engage with the organisation's operations.

If you are a strategic, values‑driven finance leader and want to play a key role in one of Liverpool's most important cultural organisations, we would love to hear from you.

Liverpool Royal Court are using an agency, Dickson O'Brien Associates for this recruitment. All CVs will need to be directed to them and any speculative responses will be sent to them.