Thank you for your interest in this role. We are looking for a dynamic senior finance professional who can support us to drive financial sustainability, resource ambitious programmes of work, and help secure our legacy for generations to come.
As Finance Director of Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust, you will be responsible for the financial oversight and leadership of two key organisations, Royal & Derngate Northampton and The Core at Corby Cube. Both charities with important roles to play in the future of their towns, are home to exciting community and education activities that brilliantly complement the exciting productions on their stages.
This position is for someone ready to use their skills and experience for good and join with us to look ahead to a thriving future for our Northamptonshire communities.
About the Role
Hours of Work
Part-time, minimum of 23 hours per week (flexible working pattern to be agreed with the successful applicant).
Job Purpose
Ensure the overall effective financial management and reporting for NAMT
Lead a clear vision for the strategic financial growth and sustainability as a key member of the Strategic Management Team, to deliver the overall vision and ambitions
Deputise for the Chief Executive in all areas relating to Financial Management, Planning and Reporting
Drive financial innovation and efficiency and lead opportunities for collaboration across the sector and beyond
Strategic Management Responsibilities
Contribute to strategic management by developing and maintaining strategies that encompass the financial operation
Participate within SMT and provide vision, direction and leadership in forward planning and the effective daily organisation of NAMT’s activities. Strategic areas include but are not limited to business planning, innovation and efficiency, policy and working culture setting, financial forecasting and strategic and commercial decision making
Lead on communication to wider staff team as to the financial imperatives of the Trust to ensure budgets are adhered to in the context of organisation-wide ambition
Lead on stakeholder engagement relating to Financial Management
Ensure oversight of all quality assurance and complianceA recruitment pack including a full Finance Director job description is available on our website.
Requirements
Essential Skills
Significant experience at senior finance level within a large customer-driven environment and in direct management and control of a minimum £5m turnover operation
Proven experience in direct management and supervision of a finance team
Experience of organisational change initiatives that improve efficiency, streamline financial processes, and enable greater focus on maximising income opportunities
Proven experience of budget preparation, setting and monitoring, financial forecasting and preparing and presenting financial and management accounts, reports and data
Strong influencing skills with the ability to direct and motivate to deliver through others
Experience of liaising with auditors, business advisers and board members and working with stakeholders and investors Knowledge/Qualifications
Qualified accountant to at least CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CIPFA level
Good working knowledge of current accounting software and management systems for all functions, including purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, cash/banking, nominal ledger, and stockSkills/Abilities
Skilled in evaluating business cases, assessing ROI, risk, and sustainability; experienced in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks; and implementing financial controls that ensure compliance, reduce risk, and support accurate cross-departmental reporting.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written and excellent interpersonal skills – a team leader and player
Strategic, analytical, and report writing skills
Flexible and adaptable with the ability to self-motivate and prioritise responsibilities under pressure
Excellent IT skills
Proven ability to liaise with statutory agencies, e.g. Charity Commission, HMRCDesirable
Understanding and appreciation of the charitable and not-for-profit sector, including Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and VAT Cultural Exemption
Understanding and passion for performing arts, the entertainment sector, and a producing environment
Understanding of Theatre Tax Relief
Commitment to environmentally sustainable practiceClosing Date: Mon 16 June (9am)
Interviews: WC- 23 June 2025