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Finance Director, Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust

  •  East Midlands
  •  Â£50k+ (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes June 16, 2025
  •  Caroline
  •  caroline.dalton-bettles@namtrust.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

To ensure the overall effective financial management and reporting for NAMT (on behalf of Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube)

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in this role. We are looking for a dynamic senior finance professional who can support us to drive financial sustainability, resource ambitious programmes of work, and help secure our legacy for generations to come.
As Finance Director of Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust, you will be responsible for the financial oversight and leadership of two key organisations, Royal & Derngate, Northampton and The Core at Corby Cube. Both charities, with important roles to play in the future of their towns, are home to exciting community and education activities that brilliantly complement the exciting productions on their stages.
As local communities and the theatre sector continue to navigate a challenging economic and political climate, both organisations are committed to a belief in the power of the arts to transform lives, to create special moments of togetherness, to inspire and to entertain.
This is a position for someone who is ready to use their skills and experience for good and join with us to look ahead to a thriving future for our Northamptonshire communities. Thank you for considering this opportunity and in doing so, choosing to have a meaningful impact on the artists and audiences of the future.


* To lead a clear vision for the strategic financial growth and sustainability of Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube, as a key member of the Strategic Management Team, to deliver the overall vision and ambitions
* To deputise for the Chief Executive in all areas relating to Financial Management, Planning and Reporting
* To drive financial innovation and efficiency for NAMT and lead opportunities for collaboration across the sector and beyond
Principal Responsibilities:
Strategic Management
* To contribute to the strategic management of NAMT, (on behalf of Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube) by developing and maintaining strategies that encompass the financial operation

Full Job Description available on our website

Job Requirements

* Significant experience at senior finance 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
* Experience of organisational change initiatives that improve efficiency, streamline financial processes, and enable greater focus on maximising income opportunities
* Proven experience of budget preparation, setting and monitoring and financial forecasting
* Proven experience of preparing and presenting financial and management accounts, reports and data
* Strong influencing skills with the ability to direct and motivate to deliver through others
* Experience of liaising with auditors, business advisers and board members
* Working with stakeholders and investors
Full Person Specification available on our website

Job Responsibilities

Hours of Work
Part-time, minimum of 23 hours per week (flexible working pattern to be agreed with the successful applicant).

Principal Responsibilities:
Strategic Management
* To contribute to the strategic management of NAMT, (on behalf of Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube) by developing and maintaining strategies that encompass the financial operation
* To participate within SMT and provide vision, direction and leadership in forward planning and the effective daily organisation of NAMT's activities. Strategic areas include but are not limited to; business planning, innovation and efficiency, policy and working culture setting, financial forecasting and strategic and commercial decision making
* To lead on communication to wider staff team as to the financial imperatives of the Trust to ensure budgets are adhered to in the context of organisation wide ambition
* To lead on stakeholder engagement in all areas relating to Financial Management
Full Job Description available

How to Apply

Follow the link on our website and submit a covering letter along with your CV

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