Apply for Finance Manager (Part-time, 0.4FTE)

You will be part of an exciting and innovative organisation that aims to connect cultures through extraordinary art. Each year, Art Reach commissions bold, ambitious art and festivals that bring people together in public open spaces. It also works across the country to provide consultancy and cultural development services to businesses and agencies in the arts and heritage sector, helping them to raise funds to realise their projects and events that engage diverse audiences.

We are looking for a Finance Manager who has proven financial management and planning skills, knowledge of efficient and robust financial systems and excellent attention to detail. You will work with our team to provide reports and support to ensure budgets are reconciled and appropriately tracked. You will produce timely management accounts, submit VAT returns, manage monthly payroll processes (includes third party support) and petty cash, and will report on cashflow.

You will be joining a small and dedicated team of professionals committed to supporting the organisation deliver its vision and mission and working in ways that embody our values, in particular giving voice to those that are underrepresented and to ensuring inclusivity across all our work. This includes our recruitment processes, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community, especially those who are underrepresented in the arts sector.

The post is offered on a 0.4FTE basis although alternative employment terms (job share, freelance, part-time) will be considered, with terms adapted accordingly.

For more information download the Full Application Pack here.

How to apply:

Before applying, please ensure you have read the Background Information, Job Description and Person Specification provided in the Full Application Pack here.

To apply, please send the following documents to Lorna Fulton, Creative Director, on hello@artreach.org.uk:

1.        A Cover Application Form >> Download here

2.       Your CV

3.       Maximum two page letter outlining your interest in applying for the job, and how you meet the person specification

4.       Online Equal Opportunities monitoring form https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/FMEqualOps. This is submitted separately to your application and will be used for statistical monitoring purposes only.

We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form.

Alternative formats

Please return:

1. Written word document or video/audio answers to the Application Questions
2. Written word document or video/audio answers to the Equal Opportunities form

Please let us know if you require information in an alternative format.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 31 October 2022

Interviews: 07 November 2022