Job Description

An application form and recruitment pack for this role can be downloaded from www.cornwallheritagetrust.org. To apply, please complete the application form in conjunction with the role specifications detailed in the recruitment pack. Applications without the application form will be disregarded.

Salary

35,000 - 40,000 per annum FTE pro rata

Working Hours

4 to 5 days per week, negotiable

Type of contract

Permanent

Place of Work

Krowji, Redruth

Application Deadline

Friday 29th August 2025 at midday

Cornwall Heritage Trust has experienced rapid but strategic growth over the last five years and has a business development plan which requires a continuation of this policy. In order to achieve this we need to be confident in the accuracy of the financial record-keeping and would welcome innovative and creative solutions to help to build income generation. That's where you come in!

The role

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of working within financial management in the charity sector to be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the charity to ensure financial sustainability and resilience.

This will include production of regular management information and draft annual financial accounts as well as supporting the income generation activities of the Trust and contributing to the smooth running of the fundraising function.

Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, this role will be key to strategic and organisational development.

Key Responsibilities

Management Information

Management of cashflow forecasting and projections to ensure efficient use of resources Timely production of accurate financial reports to enable analysis and close management of monthly cashflow and budgeting and as a tool to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement Liaison with colleagues to provide information and reporting required for budgeting, fundraising and day to day operations Preparation, analysis and delivery of quarterly management reports and cashflow forecasts for presentation to the CEO, Finance Sub Committee and Trustee Board

Annual Financial Accounts

Preparation of the draft annual financial accounts Liaison with the Trust's Accountants to facilitate the timely production of the accounts Collation of the information required by the external Accountants/ Auditors

Fundraising, Income Generation and Business Development

Liaison with colleagues to provide accurate, timely and insightful information to assist with the preparation of funding bids and growth of income generation strategies Oversight of claims to funders to ensure accuracy and prompt submission Analysis of project budgets to support new funding applications and successful delivery of current projects Provision of information required to assist with the management of events, growth of the corporate sponsorship scheme and membership function Identification and implementation of new income streams and funding solutions to enable the organisation to grow sustainably

Regulation/ Compliance

Compliance with Companies House and Charity Commission deadlines for annual submissions Compliance with accounting principles, regulations and laws Adherence to Charity Law e.g, accepting of gifts or donations Compliance with HMRC requirements for payroll, NI, pensions, VAT and Gift Aid Adherence to the Trust's financial authorities and policies Develop, review and introduce financial policies, procedures and controls

General

Maintenance of the Asset Register Oversight of the payroll and VAT functions Timely payment of bills and receipt of monies due to the charity Contribution to the management of an up-to-date and meaningful Risk Register Liaison with insurance, banking and investment providers Regular review and re-negotiation of contracts and services to ensure best value and cost saving where possible Line management of the Finance Officer and recruitment and induction of additional team members where applicable Contribution to the formulation and delivery of the strategic objectives of the Trust

Key Relationships

Reporting to the CEO Senior Leadership Team Line management of Finance Officer Fundraiser

How to apply

An application form can be downloaded from our website and should be completed in conjunction with the role specifications detailed in our recruitment pack.

This should be emailed to Cathy Woolcock on careers@cornwallheritagetrust.org by midday on Friday 29th August 2025 and ensure that your email is entitled "Application for Finance Manager vacancy". You may enclose a CV and covering letter if you wish, however applications without the application form will be disregarded.

Process

Shortlisting will take place shortly after the deadline date and shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, which is expected to take place on the week commencing Monday 8th September 2025. All applications will be acknowledged and the outcome advised in due course.

Contact

If you would like to find out more about the vacancy, please feel free to get in touch for an informal chat by emailing Cathy Woolcock in the first instance.

Email

careers@cornwallheritagetrust.org

Phone

01209 707008

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025
Expected start date: 09/09/2025