At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and management for a prestigious arts institution.
- Company: Join RADA, a leading cultural and educational institution with over 120 years of history.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity to shape the future of dramatic arts education.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and high-quality service.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the arts while leading a high-performing finance team.
- Qualifications: Strong finance expertise and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be partnering with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) to recruit its new Finance Director.
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 & CEO, the Finance Director will lead the finance function across RADA and RADA Business Ltd.
- 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 Business to support profitability and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Leading, developing and motivating a high-performing finance team.
About you
- RADA is seeking an experienced and collaborative finance leader who can combine strategic insight with strong financial control and operational delivery.
- You will bring strong technical finance expertise.
- Experience of financial planning, reporting, audit, risk and compliance.
- The ability to provide clear, insightful advice to senior leaders, trustees and committees.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, accountability and high-quality service delivery.
- The motivation to contribute to the future of a world-renowned charitable and educational institution.
How to apply
The recruitment process is being undertaken by Ivy Rock Partners on behalf of RADA.
Financial Director in London employer: Ivy Rock Partners
Joining RADA as the Finance Director offers a unique opportunity to be part of a prestigious institution that has shaped the dramatic arts for over a century. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture, RADA provides its employees with exceptional growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to the future of a world-renowned educational establishment in the heart of London.
