Job Description
Head of Finance
Birmingham
£65,000-£70,000
Arts & Charity Sector
Reporting to: Interim Finance Director
Four Squared Recruitment are excited and proud to be exclusively working with Birmingham Royal Ballet on a key Head of Finance role within the business.
About Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB)
BRB is one of the world's leading touring ballet companies, with a mission to move people through visionary and socially impactful dance and music. With over 140 performances annually and a turnover of £14m, BRB is a dynamic and creative organisation rooted in Birmingham but with a national and international reach.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a pragmatic and experienced Head of Finance to join BRB at a pivotal time. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment and understands the nuances of charity finance. You'll be working closely with the Interim FD during a handover period.
If you're passionate about culture and want to contribute to a world-class organisation this could be the perfect fit.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight & Reporting
Head of Finance Profile:
Birmingham
£65,000-£70,000
Arts & Charity Sector
Reporting to: Interim Finance Director
Four Squared Recruitment are excited and proud to be exclusively working with Birmingham Royal Ballet on a key Head of Finance role within the business.
About Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB)
BRB is one of the world's leading touring ballet companies, with a mission to move people through visionary and socially impactful dance and music. With over 140 performances annually and a turnover of £14m, BRB is a dynamic and creative organisation rooted in Birmingham but with a national and international reach.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a pragmatic and experienced Head of Finance to join BRB at a pivotal time. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment and understands the nuances of charity finance. You'll be working closely with the Interim FD during a handover period.
If you're passionate about culture and want to contribute to a world-class organisation this could be the perfect fit.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight & Reporting
- Own the production of monthly management accounts, board reports, and financial statements.
- Ensure reporting is timely, accurate, and tailored to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide clear financial insights to support decision-making across the organisation.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and support multi-year financial planning.
- Work with department heads to monitor spend and ensure accountability.
- Help the team understand their numbers and make informed choices.
- Introduce and embed stronger financial controls - including implementing a proper expenses system (currently lacking).
- Ensure compliance with charity regulations and statutory requirements.
- Prepare for audits and liaise with external auditors.
- Take ownership of the finance system (Access) and ensure it's being used effectively.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Support reporting improvements, ideally using Power BI.
- Lead and support a small finance team, fostering a collaborative and proactive culture.
- Encourage professional development and continuous improvement.
- Act as a bridge between finance and other departments.
- Apply your understanding of theatre tax relief - a key income stream for the organisation.
- Bring experience from the charity or not-for-profit sector, with a practical grasp of its financial landscape.
Head of Finance Profile:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Experience or understanding of Theatre Tax Relief
- Strong management accounting skills and budgeting experience
- Someone who can tighten up controls and improve systems
- Familiarity with Access finance systems would be ideal
- A genuine interest in the arts
About Four Squared Recruitment Ltd