Finance & Governance Manager

We are currently looking to recruit an individual for the above post – this role is for three days a week.

The Finance and Governance Manager is a key role within the organisation and involves both strategic and operational duties. We would anticipate that the successful candidate will spend a proportionate amount of time on both finance and governance, which may vary throughout the year depending on work commitments.

To apply for this role, please complete the Reachout application form along with a covering letter. We are expecting your personal statement on your suitability for the role to match against the essential and desirable skills detailed below, as well as highlighting your specific experience and competence.

As a charity we are regulated by OSCR and ideally the successful candidate will have knowledge of, or experience working for, a third sector organisation.

Reachout with Arts in Mind provides services for members who are at various stages of managing their wellbeing. The position will involve interaction with members on a regular basis, and as we are a small staff team, the list of duties is not exhaustive. A range of additional tasks may be undertaken from time to time, and as funding terms and conditions dictates or projects develop.

The role will also involve supporting the Executive Artistic Director in completing funding applications and the financial reporting on spend associated with funders, as well as ensuring all income and revenue is managed, controlled and accounted for.

Strategic input to the Management and Board of Directors summarising and documenting areas of the accounts will also be required.

The post holder will report to the Executive Artistic Director and work closely with the Senior Facilitator & Engagement Manager. 

As part of your application please provide 2 referees stipulating whether we can contact them prior to interview. One must be your current or most recent employer.

Essential Experience

• Experience of HR and employment legislation

• Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel 

• Qualification to college/university level 

• Preparing Financial summaries for Board of Directors and Funders

Desirable Experience

• Third sector experience

• Companies House returns

• Preparing Annual Accounts

• OSCR returns

• Mental health and wellbeing training

• Knowledge of the arts and its use in wellbeing therapies

• Experience of using Sage Accounting 

Essential Criteria

• Attention to detail

• Respect for confidentiality and sensitive information

• Excellent organisational skills

• Ability to multi-task and work independently

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent team player

Shortlisting and Interview

Closing date for applications is 8th of April. 

We will be using a scoring-based system to shortlist and select for interview measured against the Essential and Desirable skills.

All candidates selected for interview will be asked to prepare a 15-minute presentation based on their experience and research on Reachout with Arts in Mind. The interview will then follow a series of questions asked by a panel and then a discussion answering any questions you may have.