Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Exeter Northcott Theatre Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Finance
Contract: Permanent
South West

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day management and operation of the organisation’s finance function, working closely with the Head of Finance to ensure that financial information is accurate, timely and robust.

Job Description

The Finance Manager will oversee the finance team and the organisation's core financial processes, maintain effective financial controls and ensure that accounting records, reconciliations, payments, income, payroll and statutory financial requirements are completed accurately and on time.

The role will provide the Head of Finance with accurate and timely financial information, analysis and supporting schedules to enable effective management of the organisation's finances, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial decision-making.
1. Financial Operations & Team Management
2. Financial Reporting & Management Information
3. Financial Accounting & Compliance
4. Grants, Funds & Income Management
5. Payroll, Tax & Treasury
6. Wider Organisational Support

Job Requirements

Essential
AAT qualified, part-qualified accountancy qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Experience of working with a computerised accounting system.
Experience in producing VAT returns.
Experience of reviewing payroll and related controls.
Experience of preparing or reviewing management information and financial reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent IT skills, with proven high-level skills in Excel.
Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Proven ability to prioritise a complex workload.
Experience of supervising and supporting staff.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable
Experience of improving financial controls.
Experience of working within the charity sector.
Experience working within the arts/theatre sector.
Experience of complex VAT partial exemption calculations.
Experience of preparing or supporting Theatre Tax Relief claims
Experience of fund accounting, restricted grants or grant-funded organisations.

Job Responsibilities

The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day management and operation of the organisation's finance function, working closely with the Head of Finance to ensure that financial information is accurate, timely and robust.

The Finance Manager will oversee the finance team and the organisation's core financial processes, maintain effective financial controls and ensure that accounting records, reconciliations, payments, income, payroll and statutory financial requirements are completed accurately and on time.

The role will provide the Head of Finance with accurate and timely financial information, analysis and supporting schedules to enable effective management of the organisation's finances, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial decision-making.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Finance Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Finance Manager

Job: Finance Manager

Organisation: Exeter Northcott Theatre

Postcode: EX4 4QB

How to Apply

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Tell us about yourself and why you want to work at Exeter Northcott
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