Director of Finance and Operations Salary: up to £80k depending on experience Our client is a world-leading centre for dance education, in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet. It is guided by strong and compassionate leadership, a clear vision and ambitious goals for the future. They are seek a Director of Finance and Operations to help shape the next chapter of their story, delivering Elmhurst’s vision in a challenging financial climate. They will lead on financial strategy, operational excellence, compliance and innovation to ensure their school is sustainable, safe and future-ready. In this pivotal role, you will: Partner with the Principal to deliver our client’s vision. Attend and report to the Board and its subcommittees, contributing to strategic governance and decision-making. Deliver operational excellence and be alert for income generation opportunities. Be a visible and valued part of their close-knit community, engaging directly with students through initiatives like the Food Sub-Council and supporting families through bursary processes. See the tangible impact of your work, creating a home-from-home for boarding students, enabling joyful, healthy lives through well-run operations and being part of a platform that launches many young dancers’ careers. Bring ideas, rigour, an eye for detail and a collaborative spirit to a school that is both magical and ambitious. Our client is looking for someone who is commercially astute, values-driven and comfortable moving between strategic and operational work. They must be a qualified accountant with a track record of effective line management and strategic leadership of finance and operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to something truly special, we’d love to hear from you. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant prior to submitting an application by emailing Ellie.Hurst@ulassociates.co.uk. Closing date: 9am on Monday 13 October 2025 Interview dates: Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 October 2025