Location
London

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
£67,500 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a Head of Financial Controls & Audit to join our developing and newly repositioned Finance team on a permanent basis. This is a new and pivotal role responsible for the accounting, controls, and audit functions at Shakespeare’s Globe. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be a key member of the finance leadership team, creating and continuously developing systems and processes to strengthen our financial controls.

You will lead a blended team of finance professionals, maintain a robust financial control environment, oversee both external and internal audit processes, and act as the technical lead on a major finance software transformation project, transitioning Business Central to a SaaS platform.

Shakespeare’s Globe celebrates Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world through a radical theatrical experiment inspired by the unique historic playing conditions of two iconic theatres. Our diverse programme harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity, and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.

Benefits
- Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
- Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
- Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
- Access to a free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
- Life assurance scheme
- Rental deposit scheme and season ticket loans
- Flu vaccination scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service

Experience
Proven experience in financial controls, audit, and accounting functions within a complex organisation. Experience leading teams and managing audit processes is essential. Experience with finance software transformation projects is highly desirable.

About you
You are a proactive and strategic finance professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. You are comfortable working collaboratively across teams and have a passion for developing robust financial systems. You value diversity and inclusion and are motivated to contribute to an organisation that embraces these principles.

Qualifications
A relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience is required.