Financial Controller

CONTRACT TERMS:

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Location: Upper School, Covent Garden

Salary: c£57,000 – £67,000 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum

Application Closing Date: 6 February 2026 23:59

MAIN DUTIES

Financial Reporting and Financial Management:

• Lead in the preparation and review of monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes
• Lead in preparing the statutory accounts annually for the three Royal Ballet School entities
• Management of the school cash flow position and projections
• Oversight and guidance on payroll rules and regulations.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Manage and mentor the core accounting team – Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll – to ensure professional growth and alignment with company objectives
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

VAT:

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Act as a VAT subject specialist for the Royal Ballet School Finance team.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Direct the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, in collaboration with the FBP
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and provide variance analyses.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with all UK regulations, including tax filings and reporting requirements
• Develop, maintain and enforce robust internal controls and policies to safeguard the company’s assets
• Coordinate audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.

Strategic Planning and Analysis:

• Support the School’s Leadership team in strategic planning by providing financial insights
• Implement expected changes in reporting in line with the school’s new five year plan as directed by the DFE.