Head of Finance

Lawrence Batley Theatre


Job: Head of Finance

Job: Head of Finance

Organisation: Lawrence Batley Theatre

Postcode: HD1 2SP

  • Job Title: Head of Finance
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026

  • Location:

    Yorkshire

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Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership for the Finance team at Lawrence Batley Theatre, reporting to the CEO and working with the Executive Team and Board.

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership for the Finance team at Lawrence Batley Theatre, reporting to the CEO and working with the Executive Team and Board.

You will lead robust financial governance, reporting and risk management frameworks that ensure probity, transparency and compliance, while enabling confident, informed decision-making.

The Head of Finance will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop and monitor business planning, financial strategy and resource allocation; supporting artistic ambition, operational delivery and long-term financial sustainability, and ensuring the highest standards of delivery against agreed targets.

Job Requirements

We are looking for:

Essential

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a senior finance or financial management role.
  • Experience of managing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
  • Experience of preparing or overseeing statutory accounts and working with auditors.
  • Understanding of financial governance, risk management and internal controls.
  • Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Good IT skills and experience using financial systems.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of Lawrence Batley Theatre.

Desirable

  • Professional qualification in accounting/bookkeeping.
  • Experience of working collaboratively across teams.
  • Experience of managing or supporting staff.
  • Experience of finance systems, for example: Sage, Equals Money, Opayo, Square and Spektrix.
  • Knowledge of or an interest in the arts and charity specific fund.

How to Apply

For more information please visit here https://www.thelbt.org/get-involved/join-our-team/ and download the recruitment pack.

To apply please visit here https://www.thelbt.org/get-involved/join-our-team/ to download and send a completed application and equal opportunities monitoring form. Please email to [email protected] with the subject line Head of Finance by 12noon on Thu 5 March.

Please contact us directly if you want to discuss submitting your application in an alternative format.

Interviews will take place on Thu 26 March.

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