Strategic Finance Analyst (6-Month Contract)

Royal Academy of Arts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exhibitions

Reciprocal gallery agreements

Enhanced Pension

Generous employer contributions

Enhanced Holiday

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing

Virtual GP Service

Mental Health First Aiders

Agile Working

Flexible working

RA Staff Council

Employee Clubs

Football, Staff Choir and more

Job summary

The Royal Academy of Arts is seeking a commercially minded Senior Finance Analyst for a 6-month fixed term contract. You will partner with leadership, operations and core teams to turn numbers into strategic insight and support shaping the RA’s future plans.

You will bring a strong accounting background, excellent Excel skills, and experience or interest in applying AI tools to financial reporting, with Sage Intacct valued. On-site presence is required three days per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least two years post-qualification experience or substantial relevant experience.
• Excellent Excel skills and sound technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience of incorporating Artificial Intelligence tools into financial reporting will be an advantage and Sage Intacct will be valued.
• On-site work three days per week as per Agile Working Policy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Leadership, Operational and Core functional teams turning numbers into insight that shape decisions.
• Lead projects and contribute to the RA’s future strategy.
• Provide financial analysis across commercial and strategic finance.
• Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

The Royal Academy of Arts is seeking a commercially minded Senior Finance Analyst for a 6-month fixed term contract. You will partner with leadership, operations and core teams to turn numbers into strategic insight and support shaping the RA’s future plans.

You will bring a strong accounting background, excellent Excel skills, and experience or interest in applying AI tools to financial reporting, with Sage Intacct valued. On-site presence is required three days per week.