Finance Director

Job Summary We’re 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. 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…

Job Summary

We’re 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.

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