Head of Finance Business Partnering

About the Role

Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering to join our developing and newly repositioned Finance team on a permanent basis.

This role is specifically responsible for delivery of appropriate budget reporting that have been the result of future-focussed, strategic and inclusive business partnering relationships across Shakespeare’s Globe between budget holders and the Finance Business Partner team.

We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Business Partner team to deliver future-focussed, strategic and inclusive budget reporting.
• Develop and maintain business partnering relationships between budget holders and the Finance Business Partner team.
• Understand where budget holders are, their fears and concerns, and the reasons behind previous decisions.
• Hold budget holders to account while inspiring them to work differently to achieve financial budgeting.
• Work within and join up the interdependencies of how the work impacts other work, other teams and other expenditure.
• Identify where budget decisions have been made driven by emotions rather than by the business and strategy.
• Get buy-in while ensuring objectivity; act as a gentle and collaborative disruptor rather than an enabler.

Technical requirements

• Extensive Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) with a recognised accountancy qualification and a strong academic background.
• Extensive finance business partnering experience, ideally within the heritage, culture or visitor attraction industries.
• Deep technical knowledge of Charity Commission regulation, with specific, proven experience in technical accounting and financial controls.

For a full list of requirements please download the job description from shakespearesglobe.com/jobs.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those from a working-class background, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application form by Midday, 10 September 2026. First round interviews will take place week commencing 5 October 2026.

Apply online: https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/jobs-and-opportunities/current-vacancy/?Category=Finance&Advert=mTPS2S5I_4lU7_IY4IymUg%3D%3D&Region=London

Contact: Recruitment Team  |  Email: recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com