This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a fast-evolving creative business. You will be responsible for all aspects of financial control, reporting, and planning, while acting as a strategic partner to the Polyarts leadership team. You’ll also play a key role in developing tailored financial processes that reflect our distinctive business model. Relationships CFO, Senior Accountant COO & GC, Executive Chairman, Geschafstsfuhrerein (HPD) and President (HPFR) Directors and Associate Directors Finance team Key Accountabilities Core Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnering Act as a trusted advisor to creative producers, commercial leads, touring and production managers, and Estates teams—ensuring financial insight supports decision-making across diverse portfolios. Support major initiatives (e.g. sponsorship, international collaborations, new digital or physical venues) with robust financial modelling, cost-benefit analyses, and multi-scenario planning. Interpret complex multi-party, multi-currency agreements to support accurate income recognition, cash flow planning, and stakeholder reporting. Coach and upskill non-finance colleagues on budgeting, forecasting tools, and value-for-money practices in a fast-paced, artist-led environment. Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Reporting Lead annual and rolling budget and forecast cycles in close partnership with finance and non-finance stakeholders across Polyarts. Ensure budgets and forecasts account for the complexity of multi-currency contracts, fluctuating exchange rates, and short booking windows typical in creative project cycles. Provide timely monthly variance analysis, narrative commentary, and board-ready reports to support informed decision-making at all levels. Develop and refine KPIs to track artistic, commercial, fundraising, and operational performance. Financial Accounting & Control Assist statutory and management reporting cycles, including monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT, and theatre tax reliefs. Prepare year-end accounts and coordinate the annual audit. Ensure accurate accounting across multiple currencies (e.g. GBP, EUR, USD), including FX revaluations, reconciliations, and the impact on reporting, project profitability, and cash management. Design and oversee robust internal controls, policies, and compliance frameworks, and UK GAAP/FRS 102. Manage external audits and liaise with auditors, banks, and HMRC to ensure transparent, timely, and well-documented reporting processes. Daily processing of all financial transactions including but not limited to raising sales invoices, accounts payables/receivable, bank transactions/reconciliations, T&E, sending statements. Treasury & Risk Management Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity, and treasury policies. Monitor and manage foreign exchange exposure, ensuring appropriate controls and visibility over multi-currency bank accounts and payments. Identify financial risks (including currency volatility) and implement mitigations; coordinate internal audits, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity efforts. Systems & Process Improvement Lead finance system improvements, integrations, and automation—particularly where multi-currency, cross-border, and project-based reporting is needed. Streamline processes to support high transaction volumes with minimal manual intervention, while ensuring accuracy and traceability. Deliver timely month-end closes and enhance financial data transparency through dashboards and self-service reporting tools for leadership. Stakeholder Relationship Management Foster trust-based relationships with external stakeholders including banks, funders, artist, statutory agencies, and sector peers. Assist the finance function at executive and board level, and contribute to strategic planning. Collaborate with peers across London’s creative ecosystem, actively supporting cross-sector dialogue, financial sustainability, and shared learning. Benefits The post carries 25 days of paid holiday per year pro rata in addition to statutory bank and public holidays. 5 of these days are to be taken during the office closure period in December. After 3 months of continuous employment the post holder will automatically be enrolled into the Company’s Pension Scheme. Life assurance: 3 x annual salary. Hybrid workplace model. Flexible starting and ending times. Employee Assistant Programme Plus, Somerset House residents’ benefits: - I Love Covent Garden Card - Northbank Privilege Card - Corporate rate at Waldorf Fitness First - Community membership rates at King’s College Gyms - Covent Garden Physio – introductory rate: 10%