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United Kingdom , Leeds

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75000.00 GBP / Year
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – OPERA NORTH. STRATEGIC FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS. Opera North, one of the UK’s leading opera companies, is seeking an accomplished Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and ensure robust financial management across the organisation. Reporting to the General Director, you will lead the financial operations and governance framework of Opera North and its affiliated organisations, working closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to devise sustainable financial strategies that deliver the company’s artistic ambitions and strategic priorities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead financial operations and governance across Opera North, Opera North Trading Ltd, Opera North Future Fund and Friends of Opera North
  • Contribute to company strategy across all business areas, providing financial analysis and guidance on activities, plans, targets and business drivers
  • Work with the General Director and Board to develop sustainable and viable financial strategies
  • Provide budgets and financial modelling, offering robust challenges to planning processes where necessary
  • Produce regular management accounts, annual income and expenditure budgets, improving their effectiveness as managerial tools
  • Prepare information on capital expenditure, property management and reserves management to enable effective Board assessment
  • Ensure timely and accurate compliance with requirements of Arts Council England, Charity Commission, Companies House and other external stakeholders
  • Lead, manage and support the continuous professional development of the finance team
  • Support the development of financial skills and awareness across budget-holders to achieve continuous improvement in financial planning, forecasting and budget management
  • Develop procedures and policies to support the company’s financial performance
  • Liaise with providers of professional services including auditors, tax advisers, insurers, lawyers and pension providers
  • Work closely with the People Team to ensure efficient payroll and pension arrangements in line with legislative and HMRC requirements
  • Maintain awareness of changes to leadership and governance legislation, communicating implications to non-finance colleagues
  • Ensure an effective governance framework is in place

Requirements:

  • Full professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Professional membership of recognised accountancy body
  • Senior manager or director level experience
  • Substantial professional experience in a complex financial and regulatory environment
  • Preparing and presenting management accounts, reports and data at board level
  • Liaising with auditors and other professional advisers
  • Management of a payroll function
  • Managing teams
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation affecting financial reporting and taxes
  • Good knowledge of VAT and Gift Aid
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Comfort with different accounting software
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex financial information to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge
  • Ability and willingness to review and improve internal systems
  • Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge and experience in charity accounting
  • Understanding of charity law and guidance
  • Knowledge and experience in preparing creative tax reliefs
  • Professional experience of the arts sector
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary c£75,000 commensurate with experience
  • 35 hours per week
  • 33 days annual leave inclusive of 8 statutory holidays
  • Pension scheme: Opera North contributes 5.5% of basic pay after 3 months’ service (employee contribution 2.5%)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to Opera North performances and cultural activities
  • Based at the Howard Opera Centre, Leeds

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Expiration:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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