Head of Finance

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Liverpool L1 9HF

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.

We are looking to recruit a Head of Finance to lead our Finance Team, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. This is an exciting time to join the team to support the implementation of a new finance system and help us to drive continuous improvements and excellence in service delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a CCAB qualified accountant with a proven track record of excellent financial control and team leadership. They must have a keen eye for detail and be able to be agile with respect to the prioritisation of tasks, ensuring deadlines are met. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities are essential, as well as the ability to explain technical financial information succinctly and clearly, both verbally and in writing.

In return we offer a highly creative working environment alongside our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, cultural leaders, and film makers. This, along with the opportunity for professional development, will help you enhance your skills and experience. We have a generous enhanced pension scheme with up to 16.48% employer contributions. Our holiday allowance starts at 25 days and increases to 30 days after five years’ service. In addition to this are bank holidays and winter closure days (usually 4 days). You can also get complimentary tickets to our theatrical productions and music gigs.

This is a permanent post to commence as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9^th June 2025 at 12 noon.

Interviews: TBC, but likely the week commencing 16^th or 23^RD June 2025.

You can download or request a hard copy of the details, and an application form related to each post from our website on the following link:

lipa.ac.uk/about-us/working-here

CVs will not be accepted as we are a Higher Education Institute.

Should you have any questions about the applications process or require reasonable adjustments for your applications, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.

Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.

Appointments will always be made on merit.

LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.

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