Finance Director

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be partnering with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) to recruit its new Finance Director. About RADA For over 120 years, RADA has been at the forefront of dramatic arts training, educating generations of actors, directors, writers, producers and technical artists who have gone on to shape theatre, film and television around the world. This is an exciting moment to join one of the UK s most prestigious cultural and educational institutions. As part of its next phase of development, RADA has created this new Finance Director role to strengthen strategic financial leadership, organisational resilience and decision-making across the RADA Group. About the role Reporting to the Principal and CEO, the Finance Director will lead the finance function across RADA and RADA Business Ltd. The role will include: Providing strategic financial leadership across the RADA Group. Ensuring effective financial management, reporting, planning and control. Leading budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial modelling. Overseeing statutory accounts, management accounts and the annual external audit process. Maintaining strong financial controls, risk management processes and compliance frameworks. Managing treasury, tax and regulatory matters, including charity, education and company requirements. Providing clear financial advice to the Principal, Council, committees and senior colleagues. Working closely with the Managing Director of RADA ..... full job details .....