Are you a strategic finance professional ready to lead a dynamic team at the heart of a thriving arts organisation? Join Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust as a Finance Manager, supporting Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube.

You'll work alongside the Finance Director to oversee budgets, deliver timely financial reporting, and drive financial performance across departments. With a focus on leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in the arts sector.

About the RoleFinancial Management  

Support the Finance Director in the effective management and control of all capital and revenue budgets and, as directed, work with colleagues on the effective management and control of the management and administration, finance, presented and produced resources and budgets.
Support the delivery of organisational financial improvement plans.
Have an overview of the activities and budgets for each department to ensure the procedures laid down in the Trust's financial regulations are adhered to.
Maintain up-to-date records of departmental financial information.

Delivery  

Deliver an excellent service to the customers of NAMT, Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube through financial management of the organisation.
 Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of management accounts, and the effective operation and development of management systems for all accounting functions, particularly those relating to purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, cash and banking, nominal ledger and stock control.
Assist with the preparation of appropriate financial reports for NAMT, Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube Boards.
Plan and prepare financial management documents, including financial plans, budgets and forecasts. 
Support the Finance Director with the liaison with auditors, business advisers and funding partners.
Oversee the development of the Management Information Systems used by NAMT, Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube with an emphasis on effective financial control procedures.

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Requirements

Essential Experience: 

Significant experience at senior financial controller level within a large customer driven environment 
Significant experience in direct management and control of a minimum £5m turnover operation 
Proven experience in direct management and supervision of a finance team 
Proven experience of budget preparation, setting and monitoring and financial forecasting. 
Proven experience of month and year end period closures including full account trial balance account reconciliations 
Proven experience of the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements 
Experience of liaising with auditors, business advisers and board members 
Proven evidence of implementing and monitoring internal controls, for both security of assets and ensuring financial reporting is compliant with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and Trust policies.  

Essential Knowledge/Qualifications: 

Qualified accountant to at least CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CIPFA level or Qualified by Experience (QBE) 

Good working knowledge of current accounting software systems. 
Knowledge of management systems for all accounting functions including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, cash and banking, nominal ledger and stock  

Essential Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent communication; both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills 
Flexibility and adaptability  
Proven report writing skills 
Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
Proven ability to liaise with statutory agencies e.g. Charity Commission, Inland Revenue and H.M. Customs & Excise 
Team Leader/Player 
Ability to set targets, motivate and inspire staff to achieve targets. 
Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivating 
Personal integrity and confidentiality 
Excellent time management skills  

Desirable Knowledge Experience: 

Understanding and appreciation of performing arts and the entertainment sector 
Understanding of a producing environment