Finance Analyst - Business Systems

HCT; Winchester; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on cultural services is looking for a Finance Analyst - Business Systems to improve financial systems and processes. The role requires part-qualification in finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with financial management systems. You will collaborate across teams and have a direct impact on financial practices. This position comes with comprehensive benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

7.5% Employer pension contributions

Generous maternity, adoption and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Compassionate leave scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance scheme (x3 annual salary)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free access to venues for friends and family

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and finance is required.
• Understanding of cash processing, sales ledger reconciliations.
• Ability to explain finance clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen financial management systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues on financial practices.
• Manage day-to-day financial controls and processes.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Finance expertise

System management

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

EPOS systems

Ticketing systems

Job description

Job Title: Finance Analyst - Business Systems

Level: 3A

Salary: £38,500 per year (pro rata for part time hours)

Location: Chilcomb House, Winchester

Hours: Full (37 hours per week) or part time will be considered.

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Description:Finance Analyst - Business Systems

Do you love solving problems, making systems work smarter, and turning numbers into insights that make a difference?

You’ll play a key role in strengthening how we manage our finances, helping to shape and improve the systems that keep Hampshire Cultural Trust running smoothly. You’ll be the go to person for financial systems and processes, making sure they’re efficient, reliable, and ready to support our growth.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across our venues and services, helping them understand and follow sound financial practices. From optimising cash management and reconciliations to developing process improvements and leading system developments, your work will make a direct impact on how we deliver our cultural mission across the county.

You’ll also manage day to day financial controls, including cash processing, sales ledger reconciliations, and rates management, while working closely with the Finance Analyst – Business Reporting to ensure accurate income reporting.

A bit about you

You’re a numbers person with a practical mindset, someone who enjoys making systems work better and who can explain finance clearly to non-finance colleagues.

You’ll bring experience in accounting, finance, and system management, ideally with EPOS or ticketing systems, and be part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). You’ll have strong Excel skills, great attention to detail, and a passion for continuous improvement.

You’re also a collaborator, someone who builds great relationships, keeps things running smoothly, and sees projects through from start to finish. When challenges arise, you stay calm, organised, and focused on solutions.

Who we are

At Hampshire Cultural Trust we have a vision to create inspirational culture experiences that enrich and transform lives. We manage and support 20+ attractions and deliver county-wide outreach programmes that bring great culture to local communities. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.

We promote equity, inclusion and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we perform and work and we encourage and support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

We are inclusive, valuing, and respectful of diversity, developing the ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process and in employment.

The benefits of working for us

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rated for part time working)
• 7.5% Employer pension contributions
• Generous occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Generous compassionate leave scheme
• Paid emergency leave
• Industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to same day GP appointments for employees and their immediate family
• Life assurance scheme (x3 annual salary)
• Interest-free Season ticket loans and travel loans from first day of employment
• Charity Worker Discounts Scheme (savings on retail, leisure, groceries, travel etc.)
• Access to free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses for VDU use
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan (cashback on dental, optical, medical for monthly subscription cost)
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress
• Free tea and coffee
• Team Card - Free access to venues for friends and family, and discounts across café and retail.

To apply please fill in the application form with an up-to-date CV.

Closing date for applications: 19 November 2025

To find out more about us visit our website www.hampshireculture.org.uk and https://careers.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/