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Allen Lane

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

85000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

An opportunity to help shape the future of the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance. The V&A is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and inspiring Deputy Finance Director to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the museum’s financial resilience and supporting its mission to champion creativity in all its forms. As part of the V&A family of museums, the role offers the chance to contribute to an organisation with a global reputation, a national collection of over 2.8 million objects, and a 5,000-year-old story of creativity told through exhibitions, education programmes, research, and digital experiences.

Job Responsibility:

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources
Provide leadership to the Finance and Procurement teams
Deliver high-quality financial management, business partnering, statutory reporting, and compliance across a complex, multi-site organisation
Develop and deliver a multi-year strategic financial model to strengthen resilience and support commercial growth
Lead the annual business planning cycle and align financial plans to strategic objectives
Enhance financial systems, reporting, and processes to improve decision-making and efficiency
Champion strong financial controls, risk management, and compliance
Oversee statutory accounts, external reporting, and technical advice on VAT, Gift Aid, and other tax matters
Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, the Board, and external stakeholders

Requirements:

Qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent)
Experience leading finance teams in large, complex organisations
Strong track record in statutory accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
Technical expertise in accounting and charity taxation
Ability to present complex financial information clearly to varied audiences
Collaborative leadership style with commitment to developing high-performing teams
Alignment with the V&A’s values: Sustainability, Equity, Creativity, Collaboration, and Generosity

What we offer:

29 days’ holiday plus public holidays
10% employer pension contribution (post-probation)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Interest-free loans (travelcard, bike, rental deposit)
Free entry to major museums and exhibitions
Discounts in V&A shops and cafés
Employee Assistance Programme and staff social events

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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