Head of Finance

London Museum

Head of Finance

Salary: £68,492 to £72,120

Permanent, flexible working

Hybrid working, 2 days a week in office

Closest Stations Barbican, Farringdon and Moorgate

At the heart of our society, arts, culture, and heritage not only capture where we’ve been but also inspire our path forward. The Museum of London was created as an amalgamation of two other museums that came before us: The London Museum and The Guildhall Museum. Then, in 2024, we became London Museum. Since the original London Museum’s founding in 1912 and the Guildhall Museum’s opening in 1826, our collections have captivated generations, sparking curiosity and fostering a sense of connection with different cultures, eras, and ideas. This legacy of preservation and storytelling underlines the London Museum’s essential role as a cultural institution, making history accessible and engaging for all.

The London Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage of the City, connecting people through inspiring exhibitions, events, and educational programmes. To continue delivering world-class experiences, the museum relies on strong financial leadership to ensure sustainable growth and operational excellence.

With a new strategic vision guiding the museum’s future, including major capital projects and expanded programming, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to play a pivotal role in shaping the Museum’s financial strategy. This senior leadership role is critical in supporting the Board of Governors, senior management, and budget holders with expert financial insight to drive decision-making and long-term sustainability.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Finance will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the Finance department and all financial activities for the Museum, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Maintaining a system of proactive budgetary control to ensure that all financial expenditure is contained within approved budgets and that any actual or potential overspend or income shortfall is reported back promptly to the Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Team.
• Provision of advice on financial and commercial decisions and financial analysis for business decision making within the Group.
• Providing leadership and direction to the finance team.
• Managing relationships with stakeholders and external auditors.
• Production of and delivery of business plan for the finance department.
• Provision of information and assistance with financial elements of other departments’ business plans as required.
• Preparation of strategic financial documents such as long term forecasts and cashflow modelling.
• Developing and maintaining systems and procedures to ensure that the organisation complies with good practice, financial regulations and internal and external audit recommendations.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who combines strategic insight with operational expertise. You will:

• be a formally qualified accountant
• have relevant and appropriate experience in finance and management obtained in a complex organisation
• be an excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
• have an ability to work on your own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.

Join us at the London Museum and help shape its future by ensuring financial excellence in one of the City’s most iconic cultural institutions.

London Museum is fully open to sector experience. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.

Timetable:

Application deadline: 19th January

Next steps?

To apply for this position, reach out to Iain Slinn at Allen Lane, our recruitment partner.