Job Description

Finance Manager

\xc2\xa336,000 per annum pro rata

3 or 4 days per week (0.6 \xe2\x80\x93 0.8 FTE)

Permanent

About Us

Sheffield Museums is the independent charity that operates six of the city\xe2\x80\x99s leading museums and heritage sites and cares for Sheffield\xe2\x80\x99s collections of art, human and industrial history and natural science. We work together with communities to tell remarkable stories of Sheffield and its people, and celebrate its reputation for excellence in art, craft, making and innovation. Together with local, regional and national partners, we showcase home-grown creative talent and bring outstanding cultural experiences to the city.

We\xe2\x80\x99re a people-focused museums service that strives to represent, celebrate, and inspire the communities we serve and visitors to the city alike. We believe our staff team is our greatest asset; each of our colleagues plays an important role in enabling the city\xe2\x80\x99s museums to thrive and helping audiences to find meaningful connections with the collections we care for and the stories they tell.

As a valued member of the team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll get 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time), and wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme. We also promote a flexible and hybrid working culture.

About the role

As Finance Manager, you\xe2\x80\x99ll manage a small team as well as managing day to day financial operations you will be responsible for the preparation and interpretation of monthly management accounts for the Trust and a trading subsidiary, assisting with budget preparation and cashflow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, and liaison with internal managers and external auditors. Your role will also include supporting the Director of Finance and Resources in the establishment and maintenance of effective financial systems and internal controls.

The Finance Manager will also work with non-finance colleagues across the organisation to improve finance acumen and streamline processes.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• an accountancy qualification (or be part qualified) (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA)

• experience of using accounting software

• experience line managing a small team

• excellent communication skills; able to communicate complex financial information in a clear and accessible way

• advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivots and complex functions

• excellent time management skills; able to work confidently under pressure

• an enthusiasm and commitment to excellence.

Application Details

The closing date for this post is Wednesday 30 August 2023 at 5pm. All applications should be submitted using our Networx Recruitment system. Please note we do not accept CV\xe2\x80\x99s.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Clair Taylor, Director of Finance & Resources at

Sheffield Museums Trust