Finance Manager

Finance Manager

£50,000 FTE (£40,000 actual) | 0.8 FTE, 4 days per week | Permanent | London / Hybrid

An established organisation in the arts and cultural sector is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day financial management and help strengthen financial reporting, systems and processes.

This is a broad, hands-on role combining management accounting, financial operations and governance. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues and budget holders, providing clear financial information that supports good decision-making across the organisation.

The organisation is going through a period of development, making this a particularly good opportunity for someone who enjoys improving systems and processes while maintaining accurate and dependable financial operations. 

Why this role may appeal

• £50,000 FTE, £40,000 actual salary
• 0.8 FTE, working 4 days per week
• Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the London office
• A varied role spanning management accounts, budgeting, reporting, payroll, VAT and audit support
• Opportunity to improve financial systems, controls and processes
• Work within a purpose-led organisation in the arts sector

Key responsibilities

• Preparing management accounts, cashflow forecasts and financial reports
• Supporting annual budgeting and financial planning
• Working with budget holders to provide clear financial information and guidance
• Maintaining accurate and effective finance systems
• Overseeing transactional finance, reconciliations and payroll liaison
• Managing VAT returns and supporting statutory compliance
• Supporting year-end accounts and the annual audit
• Maintaining effective financial controls and contributing to strong financial governance. 

What we’re looking for

• A professionally qualified accountant, such as ACCA or CIMA
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Excellent Excel and finance systems skills
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Experience of budgeting, reconciliations, VAT and preparing accounts for audit
• Knowledge of payroll processes and statutory compliance
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• A collaborative, organised and solutions-focused approach
• Experience of charity or not-for-profit finance would be valuable

This is an opportunity to bring strong technical finance expertise to an organisation with a clear cultural purpose, while having genuine scope to improve how finance supports colleagues and decision-making.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.