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Financial Controller

Ivy Rock Partners LtdLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 27 May 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£70k - £80k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
London, United Kingdom
Financial Reporting

Job Description

Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be working with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) on the appointment of a new Financial Controller role within their finance team.

This would suit an ACA qualified Accountant operating at Audit Manager or above level, looking to move out of an audit firm into a Financial Controller role or a CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualified Financial Accountant/Controller who is looking for a progressive move.

It's an exciting time to join RADA, with the role offering an opportunity to contribute to one of the world's most recognised drama schools:

A broad financial leadership role, taking responsibility for financial control, reporting and cash management across RADA, alongside oversight of the finance team.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team at RADA. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record in either Higher Education, Charity or similar background and will possess a strong background in financial control, financial reporting, and cash management. This role will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and managing the company's cash flow to support our business objectives. The role will line manage the financial team responsible for payroll, payments, invoicing, reconciliations etc and work closely with RADA Business management accountant.

Closing date: Sunday 4th October

Interviews: 12th, 13th & 16th October

If either role could be of interest, please feel free to get in touch with Phil Southern at Ivy Rock Partners directly for a confidential conversation.

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