Head of Finance

We are recruiting for a Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership for the Finance team at Lawrence Batley Theatre, reporting to the CEO and working with the Senior Management Team and Board.

You will lead robust financial governance, reporting and risk management frameworks that ensure probity, transparency and compliance, while enabling confident, informed decision-making.

The Head of Finance will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop and monitor business planning, financial strategy and resource allocation; supporting artistic ambition, operational delivery and long-term financial sustainability, and ensuring the highest standards of delivery against agreed targets.

We are looking for:

• At least 2 years' experience in a senior finance or financial management role.
• Experience of managing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Experience of preparing or overseeing statutory accounts and working with auditors.
• Understanding of financial governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and experience using financial systems.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of Lawrence Batley Theatre.

For more information please download the recruitment pack from the Lawrence Batley Theatre website.

To apply please send a completed application and equal opportunities monitoring form (downloaded from the Lawrence Batley Theatre website) to with the subject line Head of Finance by 12noon on Thu 5 March. Please contact us directly if you want to discuss submitting your application in an alternative format.

Interviews will take place on Thu 26 March.

Application deadline: Thu 5 March, 12noon.
Interviews: Thu 26 March
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum dependant on experience.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hours are flexible and usually fall between 8am and 6pm, with occasional evening work (4 to 6 times annually) required to support Board and the Board's Finance sub-committee meetings. No overtime is payable but time off in lieu may be taken with agreement of line manager.
Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement is 20 days per year plus bank holiday entitlement. This increases to 25 days per year after the first year's service.