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Head of Finance

Location: Hybrid – minimum two days per week in Central London
Hours: 0.8 FTE or full-time
Salary: £60,000 FTE

About Us

Creative United, a social enterprise that aims to support the growth and sustainability of the creative industries, is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Finance to join its small but ambitious and innovative team.

The organisation provides a range of financial and business support services to artists, cultural organisations, and creative enterprises — focussing on enhancing the economic impact of the creative sector, fostering innovation and ensuring accessibility to the arts.

Creative United has spent over a decade championing innovation, inclusivity, and creativity across the UK’s cultural landscape. The work blends commercial entrepreneurship with social impact, supported by national funders, government grants, corporate sponsors, and commercial partnerships.

Creative United stands at a pivotal moment in its evolution – an exciting phase of growth and innovation that calls for a financially astute, collaborative leader to help shape the next chapter of the story.

The Opportunity

The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership across all financial aspects of the business. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in strengthening financial systems, guiding business planning, and supporting the organisation’s continued growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present clear, insightful management information for the Board and SMT.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including cashflow, payroll, VAT, and statutory filings.
• Manage the annual audit process and ensure full compliance with regulatory and tax requirements.
• Develop robust systems and processes for accurate and accessible financial reporting.
• Support the design and financial modelling of new business initiatives.
• Lead and develop a small finance team (Bookkeeper 0.6 FTE).
• Act as Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with GDPR and related policies.

About You

You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a track record of senior financial leadership — ideally within a small business or not-for-profit organisation. You combine technical expertise with strategic insight, bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to financial management.

You’ll also bring:

• Proven experience at senior management level, including board reporting and team leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in finance systems (ideally Xero) and confidence with wider business systems.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and persuasively.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach that fits our culture of creativity and innovation.

Experience within the arts, cultural, or creative industries is highly desirable.

Why Join?

At Creative United, you’ll be part of a values-led organisation where creativity, integrity, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial thinking are at the heart of everything. You’ll have the chance to influence the strategic direction of a respected social enterprise, working in a supportive environment that values your ideas and expertise.

Creative United is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any accessibility needs during the recruitment process, please make us aware.