Strategic Finance Partner for Collections

National Museums; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate is seeking a Finance professional to join the Finance Department in London. You will produce monthly management reports, analyze variances and support budgeting processes to help budget holders manage financial performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with senior staff and non-financial managers, with a focus on accurate forecasting and clear financial communication within a dynamic cultural institution.

Qualifications

• A recognised accountancy qualification.
• Experience in management accounts with budget setting and monitoring.
• Effective communication with senior staff and non-financial managers.
• Experience explaining financial concepts to non-financial colleagues.
• Negotiating and influencing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to set clear objectives, prioritise and monitor progress.
• Strong analytical and financial comprehension.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial reporting packages.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse colleagues and show respect.
• Interest in Tate's work.

Responsibilities

• Produce, develop and analyse monthly management reports for budget holders.
• Process accruals, prepayments and adjustments for accurate monthly reporting.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary on monthly accounts.
• Promote financial management through training and support.
• Meet with budget holders regularly to identify risks and opportunities.
• Assist budget holders to prepare accurate forecasts and plans.
• Provide financial and non-financial information to stakeholders.
• Support annual budget preparation with department heads.
• Respond to information requests from government bodies and funders.
• Undertake ad hoc analysis, business cases and option appraisals as required.
• Gather and monitor key performance measures and benchmarking data.
• Provide support to Head of FP&A, Financial Controller and CFO when required.

Skills

Budget management

Management reporting

Financial analysis

Communication with senior staff

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Excel reporting

Explain financial concepts

Negotiation

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification

Tools

Unit4

Accounting package report writers

Job description

Tate is seeking a Finance professional to join the Finance Department in London. You will produce monthly management reports, analyze variances and support budgeting processes to help budget holders manage financial performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with senior staff and non-financial managers, with a focus on accurate forecasting and clear financial communication within a dynamic cultural institution.