Head of Financial Accounting and Control

Royal Shakespeare Company


Job: Head of Financial Accounting and Control

Job: Head of Financial Accounting and Control

Organisation: Royal Shakespeare Company

Postcode: CV37 6BB

  • Job Title: Head of Financial Accounting and Control
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 19 Oct 2026

  • Location:

    West Midlands

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Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Head of Financial Accounting & Control to lead our financial accounting, transaction services and payroll functions during a period of transformation.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Head of Financial Accounting & Control to lead our financial accounting, transaction services and payroll functions during a period of transformation.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring robust financial control, statutory compliance and insightful financial reporting across the organisation and its subsidiaries. This is a highly visible leadership position, combining technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking, continuous improvement and people leadership.
As we embark on the implementation of a new finance platform and modernise key processes, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change while maintaining a strong control environment and supporting organisational growth.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support key deadlines and organisational priorities.

Job Requirements

A recognised accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA preferred) with significant post-qualified financial accounting experience.
Strong technical accounting expertise, including group consolidation and leading statutory audits within medium to large organisations.
Proven experience leading and developing teams in a deadline-driven environment.
A track record of improving financial processes and controls while maintaining robust governance standards.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial audiences.
Strong commercial awareness, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem solving and decision making.

How to Apply

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]

The closing date is 23.59 on 19 October.

The interviews will be two stages with the first stage in late October and second stage in early November.

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