Head of Finance (ID: RYwy8SqG)

Head of Finance at Eat Work Art

Location: Netil House, Hackney (Hybrid Remote)

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Department: Finance

Reports to: CEO

About Us:

Eat Work Art is a dynamic provider of creative workspaces across London and Devon. Since 2009, we've been transforming unique buildings into vibrant ecosystems for artists, makers, and independent businesses. Our spaces foster creativity and collaboration, housing leading professionals in design, music, fashion, food, and the arts.

We believe in more than just providing space – we’re building communities that inspire and elevate the people who work here. With locations like Netil House, Netil Market, and Hackney Downs Studios, we offer a curated mix of workspaces, wellness, retail, and hospitality, all designed to support the creative process.

The Role:

We’re looking for a commercially-minded, fully qualified Head of Finance to lead our finance function during an exciting period of growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll oversee all financial and commercial matters across the business, and guide a small, capable finance team.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll play a critical part in financial planning, operational oversight, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finance Leadership: Oversee the finance department, providing leadership to a small team. Ensure the team’s growth and performance through development and workflow management.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare annual statutory accounts for the group and its subsidiaries. Lead the production of monthly management accounts and provide valuable financial insights to stakeholders.

• Strategic Financial Planning: Drive long-term financial planning, including cash flow forecasting, both short and long-term.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, track budgets across departments, and conduct regular budget reviews.

• Financial Guidance: Provide high-level advice on VAT, asset management, and compliance issues. Be a key partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, delivering strategic commercial insights.

• External Liaison: Work with brokers and external partners to manage financing and funding requirements for the company.

Essential Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS)

• Strong technical proficiency in Excel

• Experience with Sage 200 or similar finance/ERP systems

• Hands-on leadership with prior senior management experience

• Proven ability to manage or lead small finance teams

• Commercially astute with excellent judgment and strategic thinking

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Generous Health & Wellness Package

• Company Events and Socials

• Flexible Working Options

• Aviva Pension Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Perkbox Membership for Discounts

• BUPA 24/7 Counselling Support

• 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (plus 1 extra day per year for up to 3 years)

How to Apply:

If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience to make a difference at Eat Work Art, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to apply.

Join us at Eat Work Art and help us continue to build inspiring creative communities where people thrive.