Part Time Finance Manager

Arts Council England; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhiannon Faith Company seeks a freelance Finance Manager to oversee financial management, robust controls, and strategic as well as day-to-day accounting for the leadership team.

Location is virtual with approximately 10 hours per month at £35 per hour, starting immediately. The role emphasizes compliance, reporting and financial planning to support the organisation's artistic mission.

Qualifications

• AAT or equivalent qualification; ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience.
• Strong finance knowledge and reporting experience.
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience.
• Ability to maintain financial controls and procedures.
• Knowledge of payroll and pension administration.
• Able to work independently with a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Financial management and reporting for the organisation.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Ensure governance and statutory compliance.
• Fund accounting and grant reporting.
• Maintain financial controls and risk management.
• Provide leadership and support to leadership team.

Education

AAT qualified / ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

Strong understanding of finance & accounting principles

Experience producing management accounts & financial reports

Budgeting, forecasting & cash flow management

Financial controls & procedures

Payroll & pension administration knowledge

Independent work & varied workload management

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wed, 14 Oct 2026">published - Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Job Summary

Location: Virtual Hours: approx. 10 hours per month, variable Salary: £35 per hour Reports to: Executive Director Contract: Freelance Start date: Immediate

Job Description

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the organisation's financial management, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, compliance with company and statutory requirements, and supporting the leadership team with financial planning and decision‑making.

The role provides both strategic financial support and hands‑on day‑to‑day financial management for the organisation.

We warmly welcome applications from disabled people, people with lived experience of neurodiversity, people from the global majority, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, and anyone from any background that is underrepresented in the arts and creative industries.

Job Requirements

• AAT qualified, qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Essential Knowledge and Experience
• Experience of producing management accounts and financial reports.
• Experience of budget setting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience maintaining financial controls and procedures.
• Good understanding of accounting software, specifically Xero.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.
• Understanding of payroll and pension administration.
• Experience working independently and managing a varied workload.

For a more detailed Person Specification visit: https://www.rhiannonfaith.com/opportunities

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management
• Budgeting and Reporting
• Company Ltd. Guarantee Compliance and Governance
• Fund Accounting and Grant Reporting
• Financial Controls and Risk Management
• Leadership and Support

Typical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Monthly Preparation of payroll and processing of invoice with agreed deadlines.
• Monthly management accounts produced within agreed deadlines.
• Preparation of VAT returns on a quarterly basis
• Annual budget prepared and approved on time.
• Accurate cash flow forecasts maintained.
• Statutory and regulatory returns submitted by deadlines.

For a more detailed list of responsibilities visit: https://www.rhiannonfaith.com/opportunities

Rhiannon Faith Company has been nominated for an Olivier Award, five National Dance Awards including ‘Best Independent Company’ 2021, 2022 & 2023, and shortlisted for two One Dance UK awards. In addition, Rhiannon Faith was nominated for an AWA Women In Dance Leadership Award 2022.