Director of Finance & Resources - Sheffield

Job Description

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be the retained recruitment partner of a well known and highly respected Sheffield charity, as they look to appoint a dynamic and innovative Director of Finance & Resources.This recently formed independent charity operates six of the citys leading museums and heritage sites: Abbeydale Hamlet, Graves Gallery, Kelham Island Museum, Millennium Gallery, Shepherd Wheel and Weston Park Museum. Established in 2021, the Trust cares for the citys collections of art, human and industrial history, and natural science, alongside the Guild of St Georges John Ruskin collection and is home to the Ken Hawley Collection Trusts Hawley Tool Collection.This is a fantastic time to join the charity, as they look to take advantage of the benefits created by being a new united Trust. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance & Resources will be responsible for leading the strategic financial managementand operations of the Trust and its commercial subsidiary; and will shape strategic decision making as a key member of the Executive team.The successful candidate will be responsible for:- Leading the Finance and Resources directorate - to include Finance, HR, Commercial, Operations, Estates and Corporate Resources- Preparing budgets and forecasts - working with budget holders to ensure the efficient and effective use of financial resources- Continual improvement of accounting process and systems- Reviewing management accounts and KPIs - Submission of VAT and other taxation returns- Leading the preparation and audit of the annual statutory financial statements- Identification, management and control of designated and restricted funds - Cash-flow management- Maintaining effective systems for collecting and the optimisation of donations through gift aid- Supporting colleagues in preparing grant applications and negotiations with all funding bodies and monitor the performance of grant funded activities of the Museums - Overseeing the HR function; ensuring HR policies and procedures are legally compliant and act as the strategic lead for IT provision, liaising closely with our IT provider- The accurate and timely processing of payroll and pensions - The success of the commercial subsidiary and liaison with the Board of Directors - Ensuring the trust is appropriately insured across its sites, people, activities and collections- The trusts property arrangements Key Skills / Qualifications:- Fully qualified member of CCAB accounting body- Proven track record within a financial management role- Experience of overseeing HR, IT and facilities is preferred- Experience of leading and motivating a team- Ability to communicate complex financial information at all levels of the businessThis is a rare opportunity to work for one of the citys leading cultural organisations, who care for and develop Sheffields extraordinary heritage collections and improve quality of life, learning and skills. They tell the story of Sheffield and its peopleand enable them to feel proud of their city.If you want to play a key role in the long-term success of the Trust and feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in the role, then please apply today. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th April 2022.As the retained recruitment partner all third party applications will be forwarded to Elevation Recruitment Group.