Head of Finance

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance leader ready to step into a broad strategic role with a pathway towards Finance Director. As Head of Finance, you will play a critical leadership role within the business, joining the Senior Leadership Team and working closely with the Commercial Director to help shape the financial future of the company. We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded individual with a proven track record in financial management, capable of driving performance, supporting growth, and providing insightful financial leadership across the organisation.

At iRock School of Music, we’re on a mission to transform the way children experience music education. Through high-energy, band-based sessions in primary schools across the UK, we give thousands of children each week the chance to play, perform, and feel part of something bigger. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our team of passionate musicians and educators don’t just teach, they inspire confidence, nurture creativity, and create unforgettable moments for every child they work with. 

If you’re looking for a role where your love of music meets real purpose, where no two days are the same, and where you can make a lasting impact while doing what you love, iRock could be the perfect stage for you.

Salary: Competitive

Bonus: Annual Bonus linked to both Company and Individual Performance

Holiday: 27 days, plus bank holidays

Contract: Full-time (35 hours per Week), permanent, flexibility may be required to meet business needs

Location: Farnborough Head Office

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial direction and oversight to ensure the ongoing financial health and growth of the organisation
• Financial Planning and Strategy: Contribute to defining and implementing the company’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and owning the budget and re-forecasting process
• Financial Management: Oversee all financial and accounting matters, including cash flow management and statutory accounts
• Reporting & Analysis: Develop, prepare and present accurate financial reports to the company directors, including monthly management accounts and KPIs
• Commercial Insight: Analyse profit margins, identify cost-saving opportunities, and advise on new business opportunities
• Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including timely filing of legal and regulatory documentation
• Financial Systems: Implement financial systems and policies to streamline operations and ensure efficient financial management
• Team Development: Lead and develop the existing finance team, driving continuous improvement while supporting individual growth and business performance
• Collaboration: Build strong relationships across financial and non-financial teams, supporting senior management in informed decision-making

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proficient in producing and monitoring budgets and forecasts
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations
• Extensive experience in overseeing management accounts, financial reporting, and operations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments
• Strong systems and data analysis capabilities, with experience using automation and AI-enabled tools to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
• A proactive, hands-on, resilient, and positive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Recruitment Statement

This role requires the applicant to be a UK national or be resident in the UK with a right to work visa already in place. iRock embraces diversity and equal opportunity. This advert is not intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair treatment; therefore, every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to the nature of the position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and other vetting checks and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working in a regulated activity. Ex-offenders with spent conviction will be considered on an individual basis and the nature of their offence will be taken into account in the recruitment decision.

Throughout the recruitment process, iRock collects and processes a range of personal data relating to job applicants. We are transparent about how this data is collected, used, and stored and are committed to compliance with data protection obligations.

For more details on our recruitment policies, visit iRock Recruitment Policy.

Founded in 2016 by father-and-son team John and Josh Franklin, iRock School of Music was built on a simple belief: music has the power to unlock confidence, creativity, and potential in every child. What began in a garden shed has grown into an award-winning organisation, recognised for bringing exciting rock and pop band experiences to thousands of children in hundreds of primary schools across the UK.

At iRock, we do more than teach music, we create experiences that leave a lasting impact. Every week, tens of thousands of children take part in our energetic band sessions, developing teamwork, resilience, and self-belief alongside their musical skills.

Our culture is at the heart of everything we do: fun, honest, supportive, and inspiring. We value ownership, innovation, and doing things properly, and we’re proud to be an award-winning team that inspires both the children we teach and the people who work with us.

As part of our Office Team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission. Helping to create the systems, processes, and experiences that enable our Band Coaches and schools to deliver exceptional opportunities for children across the UK. Your work behind the scenes will have a direct impact on the moments that inspire confidence, creativity, and lasting memories for the children we reach every week.