Finance Manager

The Rep; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known theatre in Birmingham is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the financial management processes. The successful candidate will manage the transactional finance team, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support the theatre's finance operations. Ideal candidates should have at least five years of experience in finance, particularly in the charitable arts sector, and possess strong people management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a possibility for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in various accounting and finance roles, ideally within the charitable arts sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage the efficiency of the transactional finance team.
• Ensure compliance with external financial regulations.
• Support the finance team with various tasks.
• Deliver first line finance support to Theatre Staff.

Skills

People management skills

Advanced MS-Office

Multitasking

Knowledge of cloud-based payroll and finance systems

Job description

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Summary

The Rep's Finance department is responsible for all aspects of the financial management of the theatre and its commercial subsidiaries. Supported by and reporting into the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will have the responsibility for the accurate delivery of the transactional finance function as well as supporting the wider finance team.

More Details

Salary: £32,694.52 per annum with more for an exceptional candidate.
Hours: Full time. 39 hours per week worked over 5 days. However, part time work for 4 days per week (i.e. 0.8 FTE) will also be considered.
Location: This role is based onsite at The Rep in Birmingham, however there is some flexibility for hybrid working after completing the probation period.

The Finance Manager's responsibilities will include:

• Manage the efficiency of the transactional finance team through a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements in the current finance systems and processes.
• Apply a proactive and diligent approach in the maintenance and improvement of financial internal controls, system and procedures, ensuring a high level of data accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with external financial and legal bodies, regulations and standards
• Submission of statutory returns
• Support the in the provision of information for statutory accounts, funding applications and other information requests for all of the Theatre's entities
• Key contact for all finance systems related queries, including maintaining the user database
• Supervisory support and development the finance team of 2 full time Finance Officers and 2 part time Payroll Officers including management of workload, capacity and performance.
• Responsibility for month end closure including key control reconciliations
• Provide first line finance support to Theatre Staff across all levels.

In addition to proven experience of the above candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• People management skills
• Advanced MS-Office
• Be well organised and able to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of modern, cloud-based payroll and finance systems

Candidates must have a minimum of five years' experience in various accounting and finance roles ideally within the charitable arts sector.

To apply for this post please submit your CV and covering letter via our application portal on our website: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/get-involved/careers-and-vacancies.html

Closing Date for Applications is Monday 11 August at noon.

We also accept other forms of submission such as video or audio. Please reach out to us if you wish to submit your application in an alternative format at [e-mail] .

It's important to us that The Rep reflects the communities we serve and therefore we particularly welcome applicants from the global majority and D/deaf & disabled communities as these groups are not as well represented as we want them to be.

The Rep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers is thoroughly assessed.