Finance & Operations Manager
Women in Film and Television UK Closing date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Manager to play a central role in supporting WFTV's financial management, operational efficiency, and organisational growth.
The Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing budgets, managing robust financial systems and leading on the organisation's core support functions: Finance, HR and Operations.
Working closely with the CEO and Director of Events, Awards and Partnerships, you will drive robust financial processes, lead on recruitment, and oversee key operational functions. This is a varied and high-impact role suited to a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Job Requirements
Essential
Minimum 7 years' experience in finance and operations.
Strong strategic thinking with hands-on delivery capabilities.
Highly organised, with robust attention to detail.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and with external partners.
A clear passion for gender equality and WFTV's mission.
Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and financial management systems (Xero, Soldo or similar).
Desirable
Experience within a membership organisation or non-profit.
Familiarity with the film, television, or wider cultural sectors.
This role is a part time role: two days per week, at 8 hours per day. Ideally one day per week would be spent in our office in Somerset House on our team days.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Management
Create and manage organisational and team-level budgets, providing direct support to individual budget holders.
Oversee cost reporting, reconciliation of individual budgets, and monthly end coding.
Prepare figures and forecasts for the annual budget cycle.
Lead annual audit processes.
Oversee all invoicing and payments, ensuring timely processing and accurate records.
Liaise with the bookkeeper and provide necessary information to support monthly payroll.
Strategic & Funding
Support senior leadership with strategic planning and resource management.
Collaborate on the development and implementation of funding strategies.
Prospect for corporate memberships and manage renewal tracking.
See full responsibilities over on WFTV's careers page: https://www.wftv.org.uk/careers
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Finance & Operations Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Film
- Role: Finance
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026
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Location:
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Job: Finance & Operations Manager
Job: Finance & Operations Manager
Organisation: Women in Film and Television UK
Postcode: WC2R 1LA
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining why you are a strong fit for this role to [email protected] by 10:00am on Monday 20 April.
Email subject line: WFTV Finance and Operations Manager
We ask all applicants to complete an anonymous Equality and Diversity Form to support our commitment to inclusion. Your responses will remain confidential and are not linked to your application. Please complete the Equality and Diversity Form on our careers page.
WFTV operates a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria and declare a disability in their cover letter. Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments for the interview process.
- Contact name: Claudia Merhej
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Women in Film and Television UK
Women in Film & TV (UK) is the leading membership organisation for women working in creative media in the UK and as proud members of Women in Film & Television International we are part of a global network of over 12,000 women. Members of our organisation come from a broad range of professions spanning the entire film and television industry.