Interim Finance Lead | Live Arts Venue | London
Harmonic Finance are delighted to be working exclusively with a live arts venue to support their search for a number 1 in finance.
The Business
Our client is a vibrant multi-arts venue, renowned for its diverse event programming and artistic festivals that bring communities together. Celebrated for its numerous industry partnerships and multiple income streams, this values-driven organization is now seeking an experienced finance lead to help steer their new strategic direction.
Our client are a strongly values-driven organisation, centred around collaboration, respect, and artistic expression. The team structure is refreshingly non-hierarchical, prioritizing a culture where everyone feels valued and can communicate easily across organisational levels. Based in the heart of London with a hybrid working arrangement, this is the perfect role for a senior finance professional with an avid interest in the arts who wants to make a real difference to a fantastic charity.
The Role
This position is the number 1 role in Finance, reporting into the Managing Director and Chairman, and has Director responsibilities.
You shall manage the team as the current incumbent's goes into retirement. Heading up a small finance team, this position offers financial and strategic responsibilities as you work alongside the board of trustees and founder on a daily basis. With an emphasis on driving revenue streams and building out strategic KPIs, you shall utilize your business partnering skills to communicate financial plans to non-finance stakeholders and encourage a sense of collaboration and trust within this closely-knit team.
Responsibilities
- Managing cash flows
- Building out KPIs on dashboards
- Partnering across directory team
- Financial reporting to the board and trustees
- Driving revenue streams to increase fundraising appeal
- Managing the Senior Finance Manager and Finance Assistant
What we need to see (essential):
- Part-Qualified/ Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Charity experience
- Line management
- Fantastic communication and collaboration skills
- A genuine passion for the arts!
What we need to see (bonus):
- Venues/Live Events/Performing Arts industry experience
- Experience in a scale-up organization
Day rate: £225-£265 (Inside IR35)
Location: London, Zone 1 (Hybrid)
Start: ASAP
If this is something of interest, please get in touch with your CV at charlotte.humphries @harmonicfinance.com, or give me a call on
Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.