Head of Finance

ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent arts institution in Manchester is seeking a Head of Finance to manage financial integrity, implement controls, and support operational teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy finance setting, delivering management accounts, and strong communication skills. This role includes team management and requires high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven record in a busy finance environment, capable of handling management accounts.
• Experience in delivering monthly management accounts.
• Skilled in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the financial integrity of the Theatre.
• Implement financial controls and manage reporting systems.
• Support operational line managers with financial objectives.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

High accuracy and attention to detail

Job description

The Head of Finance will assist in the day-to-day responsibility for managing the financial integrity of the Theatre, including the implementation of financial controls, managing financial reporting systems, legal/tax compliance and the provision of effective support to operational line managers in meeting their financial objectives.

This role manages the Assistant Management Accountant and Payroll & Finance Administrator.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of working within a busy finance environment from basic process up to management account level, and experience of delivering monthly management accounts and analysing data. They will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills, and hold a high level of accuracy and detail.