Interim Head of Finance

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent museum in London is seeking an interim Head of Finance for an 18-month fixed term role. The successful candidate will oversee all financial operations, ensuring robust financial information is provided to management and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include budgeting, cash flow management, and statutory reporting. This position requires a recognised accountancy qualification and significant experience in leading finance teams, particularly within the Museum or Arts sector.

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification required.
• Experience in leading finance departments in Museum/Arts sector or charity.
• Strong background in management accounts and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and provide financial analysis to stakeholders.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes engaging all stakeholders.
• Manage cash flow and relationships with banks and investment managers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Location:London (3 days on site per week)

Length:18 months fixed term

We are working with a museum in London who are looking for an interim Head of Finance to oversee on all the organisations financial operations delivering strong customer-facing business partnering and providing a high level of financial analysis to its stakeholders and senior leadership team.

Job duties:

• Ensure the provision of robust financial information to budget holders, senior management and Trustees
• Lead on budgeting and forecasting for the organisation, engaging with all stakeholders to ensure understanding and buy-in at all levels.
• Manage the approval and documentation process for the organisation's activity cards, ensuring that processes are followed and information is reviewed in a timely manner
• Manage cash flow and payments to ensure all needs are met. Optimize return from cash and other investments, leading on the relationship with banks and investment managers
• Lead on the provision of financial information to DCMS and other key funders, ensuring timely and accurate returns
• Oversee the process to produce the annual statutory accounts, leading on the relationship with the NAO and other key stakeholders to ensure a clean set of accounts
• Provide timely and high-quality information for the Audit Committee on financial matters and attend as required

Experience needed:

• Possess a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Have previous experience in leading finance departments gained from the Museum/ Arts sector or a charity
• Experience in producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and providing financial guidance to senior leadership teams
• Strong previous experience in overseeing the annual statutory reporting
• Experience in managing cash flow and payments
• Proven experience in leading and motivating effective finance teams