Head of Finance and Business Partnering

We are looking for a Head of Finance and Business Partnering (Maternity Cover) to continue to develop the model of Finance Business Partnering.

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all. At Sadler’s Wells everyone is welcome.

We are looking for a Head of Finance and Business Partnering (Maternity Cover) to continue to develop the model of Finance Business Partnering.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partnering leader to step into a high-profile role at one of the world’s leading cultural organisations. Reporting into the Director of Finance, Data & Systems, you will lead and continue to evolve the finance partnering function, providing strategic insight, commercial challenge and financial leadership across key areas of the organisation. This role will also act as the partner for the Artistic, Marketing & Communications and Development teams, you will shape decision-making, enhance reporting and forecasting, and empower a talented finance team to deliver excellence.

You will have the following skills and experience: (full details of all essential criteria found within the job pack):

• You will be a Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent professional experience. You will have strong experience and skills in management accounts, KPI’s and financial analysis and experience of developing and strengthening internal controls and of risk management.
• You will be able to demonstrate a systems-orientated mindset and have advanced Excel skills and be able to present information clearly to all levels of the organisation using strong negotiating and influencing skills as necessary
• You will be analytical and solutions-focussed, able to work quickly and accurately under pressure, with exceptional attention to detail and able to deal with conflicting deadlines.
• You will be able to translate ideas into effective action speedily and within a finite budget and demonstrate an effective and flexible line management style with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a team of fellow professionals

We’re a supportive and hardworking team, working on a variety of projects. Due to the nature of the role, collaboration is key to the success of our plan. The Head of Finance Business Partnering will usually work 3 out of 5 days on one of our three sites with stakeholders and their reports.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Complimentary tickets and discounts
• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy
• Additional pay for parental and family leave subject to eligibility

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Thursday 12 November. Interviews will take place on or around Thursday 19 November 2026.

For more information, please go to the following link – https://sadl.rs/47ONqfr

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer an interview to disabled candidates if the minimum criteria for the role is met (when disability indicated at application stage of the recruitment process).

In some circumstances, such as where we receive a high volume of applications meeting the minimum criteria, we may receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role.  In these circumstances, we will select a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Sadler’s Wells is a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com. 

For a list of all our current opportunities, please go to the Sadler’s Wells website sadlerswells.com/vacancies. Please note that if you have not already done so, you will be required to register an account with us when you first apply for one of our opportunities.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and without prior notice should we receive a high volume of applications.