You’ll lead the financial strategy, planning and operations for the Orpheus Centre, ensuring sustainability, transparency, and compliance while enabling innovation and growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Trustees and senior leaders, you will:

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and insight to drive organisational success.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audit.
• Ensure compliance with The Charity Commission, HMRC, and Companies House regulations.
• Lead on procurement, risk management, and digital transformation in finance systems.
• Manage investments and oversee capital and operational budgets.
• Lead and develop a small, high‑performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant experience in senior financial leadership – ideally within the charity and/or education sector.
• Strong understanding of charity SORP, financial governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with Boards and governance structures.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic financial planning and risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• A proactive, future‑focused approach and commitment to Orpheus’ values and mission.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no‑one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If disabled applicants are selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

The Orpheus Centre is an award‑winning charity that supports disabled young adults aged 18‑25 to live independent, fulfilling lives through the performing and visual arts. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we are driven by our values—joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined—and a vision of an inclusive world where every young person can achieve their aspirations.

What we offer

• The opportunity to play a key role in an outstanding organisation.
• A collaborative leadership environment with real impact.
• A supportive and passionate team culture.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Free parking on our beautiful Surrey campus.

Safeguarding & Equality

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.