Finance Manager

Royal Air Force Museum; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national museum in London is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with excellent Excel skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of approximately £45,000 per annum. The position is hybrid, allowing for flexibility in working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical skills.
• Highly proficient in Excel; experience with Sage 200 is advantageous.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial and management reporting activities for RAFMEL.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Monitor and improve internal financial controls.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Highly proficient in Excel

Experience with Sage 200

Detail-oriented

Proactive in problem-solving

Education

Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of circa £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

This role is Hybrid.

Are you a qualified finance professional ready to make an impact in a nationally significant cultural institution? The Royal Air Force Museum is looking for a proactive Finance Manager to support both the Museum and its Trading Company (RAFMEL) during an exciting period of growth and transformation.

We are a National Museum, a registered charity, and a non-departmental public body (NDPB), with vibrant public sites in London and the Midlands and a stored collection in Stafford. Our mission is to share the RAF story past, present and future through the people who shape it and the collections we preserve.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.

About the Role:

As part of a small and dedicated finance team, you will take on a broad and varied portfolio. This includes full responsibility for financial and management reporting for RAF Museum Enterprises Limited (RAFMEL), and supporting the Head of Finance with reporting and analysis across the wider Museum.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all financial and management reporting activities for RAFMEL
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Monitor, maintain, and improve internal financial controls
• Collaborate with non-finance teams across the Museum to ensure accurate and timely financial data
• Support the implementation of process improvements and new financial initiatives
• Provide insight and clarity through accurate, first-time reporting

About You:

• A qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical skills
• Highly proficient in Excel; experience with Sage 200 is a strong advantage
• Comfortable working independently, while also being a collaborative team player
• A confident communicator able to build relationships across departments
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and proactive in problem-solving

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the financial health of a respected national organisation while supporting its charitable and commercial activities.

Closing date for applications: 7 September 2025

Interviews will take place on: 17 September 2025

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!