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Finance Business Partner (1771)

Are you someone who can turn complex financial data into clear, practical insight? Do you like partnering with teams to solve problems, rather than just reporting figures? Are you comfortable challenging thinking and influencing decisions in a constructive way? Do you spot risks and opportunities early—and take action to make a difference? Can you balance attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture? Do you thrive in a role where you manage competing priorities and deadlines? Are you motivated by using finance to support long-term, sustainable outcomes?

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to help colleagues across Estates, Marketing and IT feel confident about their finances and better equipped to make informed decisions. By bringing together budgets, forecasts and clear analysis, you will provide the insight and support needed to plan ahead, identify risks early and make the best use of resources, while helping finance feel accessible, practical and genuinely useful.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, key areas of responsibility include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):

• Delivering long-term financial plans, budgets and forecasts
• Producing high-quality management accounts, forecasts and insightful variance analysis
• Partnering with budget holders to strengthen financial understanding and support decision-making
• Identifying risks, opportunities and cost-saving actions, and supporting effective responses
• Advising on business cases and the financial impact of key decisions
• Communicating clear, accessible financial insight to non-finance stakeholders

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

• Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or part-qualified with significant relevant experience
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify key trends
• Experience producing high-quality management accounts and financial reporting
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences
• Confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk

The interviews will be in-person on 18 and 19 June.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

• Artistic/Executive:Executive
• Position Type:Permanent (Full Time)
• Closing Date:10 June 2026
• Salary:£52,250 - £56,531 depending upon experience