Allen Lane
Finance Manager
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Finance Manager
Finance Manager / Head of Finance
Location: London Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Working (4 days in the office) Role Type: Sole Finance Role
Our client is an international arts and cultural organisation delivering a diverse programme of events and collaborations throughout the year. Based in beautiful offices near Oxford Circus, this is an opportunity to join a small, passionate team where every individual makes a genuine impact.
This role would suit an ambitious Management Accountant or Finance Manager looking to take the next step and gain end-to-end responsibility for a finance function, reporting to the COO/CFO, while working closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and budget reporting
- Lead month-end processes, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations
- Manage payroll, VAT returns, and maintain strong financial controls
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Partner with programme teams to manage budgets across a busy programme of 100+ events each year
- Monitor event expenditure and develop effective costing frameworks
- Act as the key contact for external accountants and auditors
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and financial efficiency
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About You
You will bring:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification, or equivalent experience
- Strong experience producing end-to-end management accounts
- Excellent Excel skills and experience with accounting systems, ideally Xero
- A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with non-finance stakeholders
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Experience within the charity, arts, or wider not-for-profit sector would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Apply?
- A genuine opportunity to step into a sole-charge finance role with full ownership
- Exposure across management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and audit
- Close partnership with an experienced COO/CFO and senior leadership team
- Beautiful offices near Oxford Circus, with four days per week on site
- A varied, mission-driven environment where your contribution is visible and valued
To apply, please submit your CV or find out more with Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane.
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