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Are you a strategic finance professional ready to lead a dynamic team at the heart of a thriving arts organisation? Join Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust as a Finance Manager, supporting Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube.
You'll work alongside the Finance Director to oversee budgets, deliver timely financial reporting, and drive financial performance across departments. With a focus on leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in the arts sector.
* Support the Finance Director in the effective management and control of all capital and revenue budgets and, as directed, work with colleagues on the effective management and control of the management and administration, finance, presented and produced resources and budgets.
* Support the delivery of organisational financial improvement plans.
* Have an overview of the activities and budgets for each department to ensure the procedures laid down in the Trust’s financial regulations are adhered to.
* Maintain up-to-date records of departmental financial information.
Delivery
* Deliver an excellent service to the customers of NAMT, Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube through financial management of the organisation.
* Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of management accounts, and the effective operation and development of management systems for all accounting functions, particularly those relating to purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, cash and banking, nominal ledger and stock control.
* Assist with the preparation of appropriate financial reports for NAMT, Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube Boards.
* Plan and prepare financial management documents, including financial plans, budgets and forecasts.
* Support the Finance Director with the liaison with auditors, business advisers and funding partners.
* Oversee the development of the Management Information Systems used by NAMT, Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube with an emphasis on effective financial control procedures.
Full Job Description Available on our Website
* Significant experience at senior financial controller level within a large customer driven environment
* Significant experience in direct management and control of a minimum £5m turnover operation
* Proven experience in direct management and supervision of a finance team
* Proven experience of budget preparation, setting and monitoring and financial forecasting.
* Proven experience of month and year end period closures including full account trial balance account reconciliations
* Proven experience of the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements
* Experience of liaising with auditors, business advisers and board members
* Proven evidence of implementing and monitoring internal controls, for both security of assets and ensuring financial reporting is compliant with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and Trust policies.
Essential Knowledge/Qualifications:
Qualified accountant to at least CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CIPFA level or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
* Good working knowledge of current accounting software systems.
* Knowledge of management systems for all accounting functions including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, cash and banking, nominal ledger and stock
* Excellent communication; both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills
* Flexibility and adaptability
* Proven report writing skills
* Proven ability to liaise with statutory agencies e.g. Charity Commission, Inland Revenue and H.M. Customs & Excise
* Ability to set targets, motivate and inspire staff to achieve targets.
* Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivating
* Personal integrity and confidentiality
* Understanding and appreciation of performing arts and the entertainment sector
* Understanding of a producing environment
DE&I
We are an inclusive organisation, committed to fair recruitment, and equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from those whose backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce and in the Arts more widely. We want to encourage socio-economic diversity, as well as representation from ethnically diverse groups, people who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or those who identify as LGBTQ+. Candidates needing any assistance to complete their application should email [emailprotected]. If there is anything about this recruitment process or the way we have promoted these opportunities that has created any barriers to you applying, please let us know.
We welcome requests for flexible working/job share/remote working. Royal & Derngate are a PIPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment. We encourage proposals from anyone who requires flexible working around caring responsibilities and anyone looking for a positive work/life balance.
We are a user of the disability confident scheme, and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for any of our vacancies.
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