Head of Finance

Opera North is England’s national opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains.

HEAD OF FINANCE

Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Head of Finance

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations and supervising a small team of finance officers, you will lead on the day to day financial transactions, financial reporting and controls. Ensuring the timely efficient, compliant and effective administration and control of the charity’s group accounting.

The successful candidate will have a suitable professional accounting qualification (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA), significant experience of most aspects of the role, including line management and preparing both management and statutory accounts. Experience and understanding of charity accounting rules is desirable but not essential.

Salary: c£50,000

Deadline for applications: 12 January 2026

For an application pack, please visit https://www.operanorth.co.uk/about-us/jobs/

To apply for this role, please send a CV and application letter via the Hireful website. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected] to make us aware.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.

We create music and opera for everyone, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and sections of the community. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants of the global majority and/or those who are disabled. We are committed to meeting any access requirements for the successful applicant.