Finance Manager

Finance Manager

XTRAX Closing date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Finance
Contract: Contract
North West

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Part time or freelance Finance Manager for small arts organisation based in Manchester. We are looking for someone who will work with our small team to ensure robust financial management, working flexibly to meet the demands of the organization. Estimated 2-3 days per month.

Job Description

Role purpose
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, clear financial reporting, effective budget monitoring, and strong financial controls. The role will support the Director and Board of Directors to make informed decisions and will ensure that financial reporting to funders is accurate, timely, and aligned with project requirements.
This is a key role in a small arts organisation, requiring someone who is practical, organised, and confident working across day-to-day finance, management accounts, project reporting, and strategic financial planning.
The Finance Manager will have the support of the Director and other staff as required in delivery of the work outlined below, as well as a handover from our existing Finance Manager. We have experienced Accountants who guide the process of preparing and signing off the Statutory Accounts. The full details are in the attached Job Description here https://xtrax.org.uk/about/work-with-us/

Job Requirements

Financial management including
Book Keeping and Financial Administration
Management Accounts
Board Reporting
Funder and Project Reporting
Cash Flow Management
Budget monitoring and financial control

Management of all aspects of the financial matters for the organisation

Job Responsibilities

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, clear financial reporting, effective budget monitoring, and strong financial controls. The role will support the Director and Board of Directors to make informed decisions and will ensure that financial reporting to funders is accurate, timely, and aligned with project requirements.
This is a key role in a small arts organisation, requiring someone who is practical, organised, and confident working across day-to-day finance, management accounts, project reporting, and strategic financial planning.
The Finance Manager will have the support of the Director and other staff as required in delivery of the work outlined as well as a handover from our existing Finance Manager. We have experienced Accountants who guide the process of preparing and signing off the Statutory Accounts.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Finance Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Finance Manager

Job: Finance Manager

Organisation: XTRAX

Postcode: M155RF

How to Apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter as directed in the Job Description