Job Description
We're looking for an experienced leader and team player with an in-depth understanding of cash flow and risk management, who is looking for a challenge where you will manage seven-figure budgets and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset. This might be the challenge for you.
As a member of our senior management team, you will also be influential in developing organisational strategy, working with the teams on their budget, and also be involved with our biggest asset - our North East Production Fund, supporting the team in making some massively important investments into film and TV.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
* MSc in Accounting and Finance/MBA or relevant certification
* Qualified Accountant qualifications (CCABs, ACA, CPA, CFA, and CIMA) with at least 5 years post-qualified experience, or equivalent
Experience and Skills:
* Proven work experience as a Head/Director of Finance or similar role, in a publicly funded organisation or charity.
* In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping.
* Hands-on experience with preparing, controlling, and risk management of 7-figure budgets.
* Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models.
* Proficiency in the most up-to-date accounting software.
* Experience in and knowledge of HR processes and procedures.
* Solid analytical and decision-making skills.
* Leadership ability - confident and sympathetic staff management skills and the ability to build and train teams.
* A continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for improving existing systems and processes.
Job Responsibilities:
* You must become an ambassador for organisational culture by role modelling company vision, behaviours, and values.
* You will support the CE to set the strategic directives, business plans, and budgets for submission to the Board, and attend board meetings to deal with any financial issues or questions.
* Together with CE and the other members of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will develop a programme of activities which aligns to funding requirements, required outputs, and secured funding budgets.
* Ensure all legal obligations are met in accordance with the funding criteria of our stakeholders.
* Financial business planning and budget management.
* Financial control and reporting.
* Statutory reporting and governance.
* Audit management, liaising with the external auditors, preparing year-end financial statements, schedules, and notes.
* Advise on and manage contracting systems and processes.
* Develop and maintain authorisation and procurement protocols.
* Oversee payroll.
* Oversee VAT return.
How To Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter aligning your skills and experience to those in the Job Description to work@northeastscreen.org by 12 midnight on Sunday 26th January. Interviews will be held in Sunderland the week commencing 3rd of February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr