Group Finance Director

Group Finance Director

Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Shape the financial future of a world-leading institution in dramatic arts.

RADA is seeking a visionary Group Finance Director to join our Executive team and play a pivotal role in shaping organisational strategy, driving growth, and ensuring long-term sustainability across our charitable and commercial activities.

The Role
As Group Finance Director, you will do more than oversee finance. You will influence the direction of the organisation. Reporting to the Principal & CEO, you will act as a strategic partner to the Board and senior leaders, ensuring that financial insight drives decision-making and innovation.

Key strategic accountabilities include:

• Shape and deliver a forward-looking financial strategy that underpins RADA’s long-term vision and growth ambitions.
• Lead capital investment and funding strategies to support estate development, digital transformation, and future-proofing initiatives.
• Act as a commercial partner to the Managing Director of RADA Business, aligning profitability with mission and exploring new revenue streams.
• Develop robust risk frameworks and scenario modelling to inform strategic choices and safeguard sustainability.
• Represent RADA externally with financial institutions, sector bodies, and potential partners, positioning us as a leader in arts education finance.
• Inspire and empower a high-performing finance team, embedding a culture of insight-driven decision-making across the organisation.