Job Summary
Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking a Finance Director to join our Finance team.
Job Description
The Finance Department provides timely and accurate financial information to key stakeholders while protecting Shakespeare's Globe assets and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to financial and taxation matters. Serving as a key partner on topics requiring economic, financial, and value-for-money inputs and expertise, the Finance Department manages Accounting and Financial Reporting, Tax, Banking Relationships, Procurement, Financial Risk Management, Contracts, Management Reporting, and external audit partners.
Job Requirements
The skills:
* Chartered Accountant.
* Extensive Director-level business experience in a complex organization.
* A strategic thinker with entrepreneurial instincts.
* Demonstrable experience in managing contracts.
* Experience within the charities sector, including understanding of the relevant accounting, taxation, and other regulatory requirements.
* Empathy with the work, aims, and mission of the Globe, including an appreciation of the balance between the charitable purpose and commercial imperatives.
* An effective and flexible leadership and management style with the ability to inspire, motivate, coach, and develop a team.
* Credibility and authority to work effectively and liaise internally with senior staff and externally with Trustees and other stakeholders.
* An excellent negotiator and influencer with strong emotional intelligence and good communication skills.
* Analytical problem-solving ability with the energy to evaluate, challenge, and change existing routines.
Job Responsibilities
The role:
This is a key role within the Executive Leadership team, with accountability for Finance, Procurement, and IT at the Globe. You will collaborate with the CEO and Executive Leadership team to ensure smooth business operations and provide insightful analysis to help streamline processes and improve efficiency.
The Finance Director leads the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and participates in other relevant committees. You will attend and report at Board meetings, developing strong relationships with Board members, the Artistic Director, Executive Leadership, the Senior Leadership Group, the Finance and Procurement team, the Globe’s IT contractor, and colleagues across the organization.
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