Chief Operating Officer - London, United Kingdom - Trace

Trace

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Chief Operating Officer, £70,000, Central London and Hybrid
We are partnering exclusively with an award-winning dance company to help them find a new Chief Operating Officer.

This is a newly created role to sit in the senior leadership team and take the reins on finance and operations and guide the Chief Exec with their future ambitions.

You will be a qualified accountant, ideally with experience leading on operations in a previous position.

Our opportunity will be best suited to those who come from an SME environment and are looking to be in a senior leadership role.

Your Role

Work closely with the Chief Executive and Executive Team to develop and implement a business strategy for the organisation ensuring that all projects and activities are missiondriven and budgeted effectively.
Lead, manage and develop a small but high performing team to deliver robust financial and operational management and provide a strategic overview of the business for the Chief Executive and Finance Committee.
Work closely with the Chief Executive on the development of new major projects to improve the financial resilience and the sustainability of the organisation.
Ensure the provision of accurate, detailed and timely financial analysis and advice to the Chief Executive and Finance Committee to enable decision making and to maximise utilisation of resources
Lead on demonstrably effective and professional organisational processes, policies and operational systems for the delivery of the business plan.
Support the General Manager in the development a strategy for the profitable and efficient management of the site and facilities for the benefit of the company and wider sector.

Your Skills & Qualifications:

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant experience in both finance and operations
Experience working as part of an SME and taking the lead on decision making
Ideally have an interest in performing arts/dance and get behind the mission of the organisation
Proven organisational skills and team management will be needed
Applicants do not need to come from an arts background

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