The Finance Manager will play a crucial role in managing and monitoring the everyday financial health of the organisation and working with budget holders to ensure efficiency and best value. You will need to be organised and able to offer advice and guidance to support staff in creating and managing their budgets. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Leadership Team as we embark on a new 3-year Business Plan cycle, to inform and contribute to realistic financial planning whilst seeking creative solutions to overcome challenges.
About the role:
Part time, 30 hours per week (0.81 FTE)
Permanent post
£36,000 per annum (FTE)
Reporting to Director of Resources and Operations
Line management responsibilities: Finance Officer
Based at Severn Arts offices, Worcester
The Finance Manager will:
Lead on the day-to-day financial management and reporting for Severn Arts, working with the Director of Resources and Operations and budget holders to ensure the financial functions of the organisation work effectively and efficiently to support the operation of the business and wider business planning
Provide relevant reporting information as required by statutory bodies, funders and other stakeholders to ensure we comply with our obligations in relation to the financial aspects of the business
Person Specification:
Degree level or equivalent qualification, or experience of working in finance management at an appropriate level
Relevant accountancy qualification (AAT or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Knowledge of financial management requirements in a company environment
Experience of working within a finance function at a supervisory level and providing financial information to finance and non-finance officers at all levels
Experience of producing management accounts, budgets, balance sheets and cashflow projections
For the full job description, person specification and more information, please go to
How to apply:
Please go to and complete the Application Form and Monitoring Form and send them to recruitment@severnarts.org.uk
Video applications of no more than 10 minutes will also be accepted.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 24 February. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 4 March at Severn Arts’ offices. As part of the interview, you will be asked to complete a work-based task.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, or you have any specific access requirements, please email recruitment@severnarts.org.uk or ring 01905 947300 and speak to the Office Manager to arrange a call.
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