Head of Finance

Be part of the show – join us as Head of Finance at the Belgrade Theatre

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry is seeking to appoint a Head of Finance. The Head of Finance will report to the COO, and work closely with the Senior Leadership team, supporting the Theatre’s strategic objectives and decision-making.

The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a small and dedicated finance team and will be responsible for the financial management of the Theatre and its subsidiaries, in alignment with organisational strategic plans and budgets, and in compliance with Charity and Company accounting standards and practices.

This role is hands on and works closely with each department.

Department: Finance Team

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Reports from: Finance Team

Location: Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

The Final date to receive applications for this role is Thu 28 May 2026
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First‑round interviews will be held on Thu 11 Jun. Follow‑up interviews will take place on Thu 18 Jun.

• Working with the COO to provide strategic management: budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning.
• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, leading and managing the finance team.
• Support the COO to ensure regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met, especially in relation to charity accounting regulations.
• Manage statutory accounts, external audits, and specialist areas such as VAT and Theatre Tax Relief.
• Implement efficient and effective finance reporting to meet the evolving needs of the business, supporting deep‑dive analysis for the executive team where required.
• Work with the COO and SLT on risk management.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicate and promote vacancies.
• Interview disabled people who meet the minimum job criteria.
• Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required.
• Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• Engage in at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

If you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, please reference that in your cover letter or application, and complete the form:
Disability Confident Employer Scheme
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