Future Yard 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 their 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.
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, they 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.
Working within their Executive Management Team (EMT), this role will report to the Chief Executive and will be supported by their 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. They 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 their growth and development. This includes the next phase of their capital building programme and a proposed governance restructure from 2025/26.
The Director of Finance will ensure the high-quality and efficient function of Future Yard’s financial processes. You will support strategic business planning and provide financial leadership, working alongside the CEO and established Bookkeeping and HR team members.
They are looking to add focussed, strategic value and support Future Yard in the next phase of the organisation’s development. Future Yard CIC is a relatively young organisation and has grown into its current position of prominence in just five years. They 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 their growth and development. This includes the next phase of their capital building programme and a proposed governance restructure from 2025/26.
They 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.
They 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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Closing date: 23 January