Head of Finance and Operations

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Job Summary

Hofesh Shechter Company seeks a full time Head of Finance and Operations (£50k) at Somerset House. Leading Finance, HR, IT and Governance, you will drive an entrepreneurial culture and strengthen fundraising and core business functions.

Job Description

Hofesh Shechter Company seeks a Head of Finance and Operations to join our leadership team at Somerset House. This pivotal role manages strategic three-year budget planning and core functions including Finance, HR, IT and Governance.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will provide essential oversight to help achieve our creative and commercial goals. In this role, you will be expected to actively drive an entrepreneurial culture by adding your voice and ideas to the exploration of new income streams and providing the financial analysis and insight needed to strengthen fundraising initiatives and core business functions.

We require an experienced professional with accountancy qualifications and strong operational skills to oversee business functions and strategic planning. A supportive leadership style is essential. Knowledge of the arts or charity sector is required; experience with Theatre Tax Relief and NPO funding is highly desirable.

Job Requirements

Demonstrable experience of a complex finance role, including responsibility for financial and management accounts, budgeting, business planning, strategic financial management, annual accounts, year-end processes, audits and external reporting
Accountancy qualification – full or part-qualified
Proficiency with accounting software, preferably Xero, and excellent knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Experience of preparing and presenting financial reports
Experience in line managing, leading and motivating teams, with a supportive management style that brings out the best in individuals and in the team as a whole
Experience of liaising and advising non-financial managers and staff Experience of leading on HR matters
Excellent written and oral communication skills Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, using own initiative and without direct supervision
Target-focused and results-driven, with effective time management, prioritisation and pl

Job Overview

Job Title: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: £40k-£50k
Hours:
Full time
Artform: Dance
Role: Finance
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Fri, 06 Mar 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Head of Finance and Operations

Organisation: Hofesh Shechter Company

Postcode: WC2R 1LA

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