Finance Manager

National Board of Information Security Examiners; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An arts organization in Northampton is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial management across departments. You will support the Finance Director by overseeing budgets, preparing management accounts, and driving financial performance. The ideal candidate has significant experience in financial control, team management, and a qualified accounting background. This role offers opportunities to impact the arts sector positively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at senior financial controller level within a large customer driven environment.
• Proven experience in direct management and supervision of a finance team.
• Experience of liaising with auditors, business advisers and board members.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director in managing all capital and revenue budgets.
• Deliver accurate and timely preparation of management accounts.
• Oversee the development of Management Information Systems with effective financial control.

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Proven report writing skills

Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Team Leader/Player

Excellent time management skills

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CIPFA)

Tools

Accounting software systems

Job description

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.

About The Role

Financial Management

• 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 Trusts 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.
  
  

Requirements

Full Job Description Available on our Website

Essential Experience

• 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
  
  

Essential Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication; both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Proven report writing skills
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proven ability to liaise with statutory agencies e.g. Charity Commission, Inland Revenue and H.M. Customs & Excise
• Team Leader/Player
• 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
• Excellent time management skills
  
  

Desirable Knowledge Experience

• Understanding and appreciation of performing arts and the entertainment sector
• Understanding of a producing environment
  
  

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