Interim Head of Finance

Morgan Law; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the arts sector is seeking an interim Head of Finance for an 18-month fixed-term role in London. The position entails overseeing financial operations, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and managing cash flows effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in leading finance departments in the Museum/Arts sector or a charity.
• Expertise in producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts.
• Capability in statutory reporting and financial guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust financial information provision to budget holders and senior management.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, engaging with stakeholders.
• Lead the provision of financial info to DCMS and other funders.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Cash Flow Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Recognised Accountancy Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Post title: Head of Finance

Salary: £75,000

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:

1. Ensure the provision of robust financial information to budget holders, senior management and Trustees
2. Lead on budgeting and forecasting for the organisation, engaging with all stakeholders to ensure understanding and buy-in at all levels.
3. 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
4. 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
5. Lead on the provision of financial information to DCMS and other key funders, ensuring timely and accurate returns
6. 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
7. Provide timely and high-quality information for the Audit Committee on financial matters and attend as required

Experience needed:

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