Director of Finance & Resources

Tue, 22 Apr 2025">published - Tue, 22 Apr 2025

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic and commercially minded individual

to join the Senior Management Team of one of the UK's leading museums. Working alongside the

Director and Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance and Resources will oversee the financial management of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a proven track record of operating at a senior level. They will have the ability to offer insight and challenge for future development, whilst ensuring the financial sustainability and growth.

The Director of Finance & Resources is responsible driving the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and the smooth running and management of Museum and Trading finances.

With experience at Board level, they must be comfortable with presenting to Boards, have the

ability to develop strategy and present business plans.

Job Requirements

Experience, knowledge and skills

• Fully qualified accountant and current member of a recognized UK accounting body (e.g., ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• In-depth knowledge of charity financial regulations, including Companies House, Charity Commission, VAT, and Tax Law
• Proven experience in working across multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with senior management and Trustees. Able to communicate clearly and effectively with non-specialists
• Strong problem solving ability and adaptability to evolving challenges
• Familiarity with legal and governance frameworks, including SORP and best practices for charities
• Solid understanding of the charity, arts, heritage and museum sector in the UK
• Proactive and strategic mindset, balancing long term vision with day-to-day operations
• Experience of building strong relationships with Boards, management, and colleagues, offering advice and insp

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the museum's financial planning and reporting cycle
• Supporting a sustainable business model with data-driven insights and analysis
• Overseeing a high-performing finance function within the organisation, including team management and management of contractors and external service providers
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies
• Actively contributing to strategic discussions, impact evaluations, and cross-organisational projects.

This role will provide leadership across Finance and outsourced services including Audit. Across all aspects of the role, we are seeking someone who will help us to plan strategically for the future, drive operational excellence and work collaboratively across teams to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the museum.

• Job Title: Director of Finance & Resources

Please outline in your cover letter how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the job description. Your CV and cover letter will be assessed and scored against the job description using the information provided above.