Charity – Finance Director - Manchester - Salary Up To £75k Plus Excellent Benefits Your new company Established cultural organisation based in Manchester with a well-respected reputation in the Arts/Charity sector. Your new role As Finance Director, you will be working in a key role, supporting the Executive Director and managing the Finance function. You will be leading a small finance team (3) and responsibilities will include taking ownership of strategic planning, stakeholder management, budgetary controls and legal obligations, regulatory reporting and overseeing the preparation and production of the monthly accounts. Please note, this role will be based onsite in central Manchester with 1–2 days WFH available in accordance with the needs of the business. The successful candidate will require a DBS check at offer stage. My client is looking to move quickly with this role and shortlisting over the weekend, with a view to interviewing as early as next week. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified Accountant (CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA Level) with relevant experience in a strategic leadership role within the Charity/Arts or Not-For-Profit sectors. Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and experience of reporting to and liaising at Board / Exec level. Must have a proven history of managing Finance teams – a background in finance & operations, including oversight of HR functions is essential. Extensive experience of high-level reporting with strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards. You will be a team player with a collaborative outlook and the ability to hit the ground running. Knowledge of TTR (Theatre Tax Relief) will be beneficial in this role, although not essential. What you'll get in return This is an exciting opportunity to work for a fantastic organisation, reporting to an impressive Executive Director and leading a motivated team, where your skill set as an experienced Finance leader can really have an impact on the organisation moving forward, all whilst earning a competitive salary of up to £75k with fantastic benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4728071