Finance Manager - Accounts and Strategy

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager – Accounts and Strategy with a museum on a full-time, 12-month FTC basis. As Finance Manager – Accounts and Strategy, you will lead the delivery of high-quality financial management, strategic planning and management information services across the museum.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead a team of finance professionals and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust financial controls, and supporting organisational decision-making. The postholder will act as the museum's recognised authority on accounting, compliance and financial reporting, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and performance management.

Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation with 2 days per week required in their London office.

• Lead, motivate and develop the Management Accountants team and Planning & Management Information Coordinator, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality finance service across the museum
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, providing accurate and insightful information to support decision-making
• Lead the annual audit process and year-end reporting, acting as the key point of contact for external auditors and ensuring all statutory reporting obligations are met
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls and systems, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, governance and compliance
• Provide expert financial advice on accounting, tax, regulatory matters and major museum projects, supporting strategic and operational decision-making
• Support the development and delivery of museum-wide strategy, operating plans and performance reporting, ensuring financial considerations are embedded in long-term planning and organisational priorities

• Have significant demonstrable experience in finance, in a similar role (have proven experience operating within a complex organisation, with the ability to deliver high-quality financial management, reporting and strategic support)
• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc)
• Have line management experience (demonstrable ability to manage a diverse range of individuals to create a motivated team)
• Have strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, audit, tax, VAT and regulatory compliance
• Be experienced in driving process, systems and control improvements, with a focus on efficiency, compliance and best practice
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.