Finance Director
Discover Children's Story Centre Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
- Part time
- £50k+
- Apply now
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
This is an exciting time to join Discover
In spring 2026 we delivered a major programme of business transformation including rebuilding site infrastructure, new visitor spaces, an improved ticketing model and revised accounting system and procedures.
We're now looking for a permanent Finance Director to join our Senior Management team, shape and manage the finance department and bring financial insight to all areas of decision making.
Overview of the role
- Overseeing and continuously improving our financial systems, controls and processes
- Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
- Producing management accounts and reports to funders
- Analysis of financial performance and drivers
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Cash and treasury management
- Prepare statutory accounts and run the external audit processes.
- VAT checks and returns
- Ensuring compliance with charity, company and tax regulations and funder requirements
Salary £60,000 FTE, 0.5 (17.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working available
Read the full Job Description and apply at: https://discover.org.uk/jobs/finance-director/
Job Requirements
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Finance Director who can combine strategic insight with strong financial control and operational delivery. You will bring strong technical financial expertise, experience of financial planning, reporting, audit, risk and compliance in a charity setting - possibly even in the arts and culture sector - and the ability to provide clear, insightful advice to senior leaders and trustees. You will enjoy working with our friendly, high-performing senior management team and be motivated to help steer the ship of this unusual, magical, growing organisation.
Job Responsibilities
Overseeing and continuously improving our financial systems, controls and processes
Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
Producing management accounts and reports to funders
Analysis of financial performance and drivers
Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
Cash and treasury management
Prepare statutory accounts and run the external audit processes.
VAT checks and returns
Ensuring compliance with charity, company and tax regulations and funder requirements
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Finance Director
- Salary: £50k+ (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Literature
- Role: Finance
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Finance Director
Job: Finance Director
Organisation: Discover Children's Story Centre
Postcode: E15 4QZ
How to Apply
Visit https://discover.org.uk/jobs/finance-director/ and apply with CV and cover letter.
- Contact name: Rebekah Polding
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Discover Children's Story Centre
Discover Children's Story Centre is a place where children and their families can enjoy playing, learning and making up stories together.