Director of Finance role at Future Yard

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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Wage: £31,200-£47,840 Pay Band E [Executive Management] | Starting salary will reflect the candidate’s level of experience.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time 40 hours OR Part-time available, depending on the skills and experience of the candidate.

Based at: Future Yard, 75 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AB
Closing date: 23rd January 2025 (12pm)
Interviews: FIRST STAGE 30th/31st January 2025; SECOND STAGE 6th February 2025

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We are looking to appoint an experienced finance professional to the new role of DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.

As Director Of Finance you will be responsible for the financial functions of our organisation. This includes the timely production of monthly management accounts, quarterly financial reports and annual statements. You will establish improved financial reporting processes, formalising the budget setting process and providing rigorous forecasting and scenario planning.

Working within our Executive Management Team (EMT), this role will report to the Chief Executive and will be supported by our Head of HR and Bookkeeper. Future Yard CIC is a relatively young organisation and has grown into its current position of prominence in just five years. We are an award winning, grassroots cultural institution, anchor organisation in Birkenhead’s regeneration and an Arts Council England NPO. This role is an opportunity to scaffold the strategic and operational financial functions of the organisation, supporting the next phase of our growth and development. This includes the next phase of our capital building programme and a proposed governance restructure from 2025/26.

This is a unique opportunity to join the team at one of the UK’s most exciting new music organisations. Since fully opening in the summer of 2021, we have played host to artists such as Nadine Shah, Anna Calvi, Gruff Rhys, OMD, Doves, Black Country New Road, Everything Everything, English Teacher, The Zutons, Nubiyan Twist, Shame, Melt Yourself Down, Dry Cleaning, The Coral, Bodega and many more, with a programme encompassing the best in contemporary alternative, jazz, electronic and experimental music.

Future Yard is committed to providing a range of pathways for local young people to develop the skills needed to embark on careers within the live music industry.

As a member of the Future Yard family you will benefit from a range of bonuses, including: free entry to all Future Yard shows, training and social events, our cycle to work scheme, paid training, ongoing development opportunities and a brilliant range of staff discounts.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to undertake this role at an important time in our organisation’s development. Ideally you will have relevant experience within the music/creative industries, although candidates with transferable and appropriate experience from other sectors are also encouraged to apply.

We are particularly looking for an individual who shares Future Yard’s values and is/has:

  • An appropriate level of financial experience and leadership
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA-recognised professional accounting qualification
  • An intimate knowledge of financial business processes and best practice
  • Experience within the non-profit / charitable sector is desirable
  • A genuine, demonstrable passion for Future Yard’s work and a synergy with our mission
  • Great team working skills, flexibility and an appetite to continually develop
  • Excellent communication skills
  • You will be a well organised, disciplined self-starter

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Applications must be made via the application form linked below, with an opportunity to upload a CV and personal statement detailing how you are the perfect fit for the role. Please take care to address all aspects of the role profile (as described above) in your covering letter.

If your application is successful, you will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be in person and will take place in two stages: first stage interviews on either 30th or 31st January; second stage interviews on 6th February.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Thursday 23rd January 2025.

 

Future Yard was established with the aim of creating a transformational live music venue for the people of Birkenhead, Wirral and Merseyside. We’re passionate about the power of music and the positive impact a high-quality community music venue can have on people’s lives. Future Yard is at the heart of the regeneration vision for Birkenhead.

Future Yard is a non-profit, Community Interest Company. We run a range of acclaimed training, artist development and community programmes alongside our live events, as detailed in our recent Annual Impact Report. We are keen to work with people who share our vision of a dynamic community music venue and are driven to deliver excellence.