Location
London

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
£70,000 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent)

About the Role
We are seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering to join the Finance team on a full-time, permanent contract, with a preferred start date in April 2027. The Finance team’s mission is to ensure effective financial and risk management of Southbank Centre while acting as a key partner in achieving its overarching aims and objectives.

The team provides accurate, reliable, and timely information that empowers departments to manage their budgets independently and accountably, while ensuring future strategies remain fit for purpose and risks are understood, managed, and mitigated. The team also establishes efficient and appropriate procedures to protect company assets and maintain compliance with internal policies and legislative requirements.

As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will provide proactive, hands-on, and strategic support and challenge to departmental budget holders, including Directors, across reporting, forecasting, and long-term planning. You will lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, KPI reporting, performance analysis, and risk tracking. Supporting the Deputy Finance Director, you will help manage organisation-wide budgeting and financial planning processes.

You will line manage, coach, and mentor a Business Partner team of three, driving high-quality support and process improvements. Additionally, you will deliver robust financial analysis, ad hoc modelling, and project evaluation to support strategic and operational decision-making at senior levels.

This role offers the opportunity to work at one of London’s most popular and exciting arts sites, contributing to the financial success and strategic direction of Southbank Centre.

Experience
- Fully ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with significant hands-on experience in progressive financial roles within a complex organisation of similar size.
- Proven track record of managing, motivating, and coaching finance staff, including performance and team development.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, able to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial budget holders and engage credibly at Director and Executive level.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills, capable of translating detailed operational data into clear, high-level analysis with appropriate financial control.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with mid-to-large finance systems and reporting platforms; experience with Microsoft Business Central and Jet Reports is advantageous.

About you
Motivated and collaborative leader with the ability to challenge constructively and support budget holders effectively. You are strategic yet detail-oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills to foster strong working relationships across departments and senior leadership.

Qualifications
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with relevant professional certification and continuous professional development.