We are Wales Millennium Centre - Fire for the Imagination
Role Title: Senior Management Accountant
Salary: £38,414 - £43,675
Closing Date: 05/08/2024
Interview Date: 08/08/2024
WMC is a home for the arts in Wales, and a cauldron of creativity for the nation. We fire imaginations by curating world-class, critically acclaimed touring productions, from musical theatre and comedy to dance, cabaret and an international festival. We kindle emerging talents with fresh, provocative, and popular pieces of our own, rooted in Welsh culture. And we ignite a passion for the arts in young people with life-changing learning experiences and chances to shine in the spotlight.
About WMC/Our Department:
The Finance team leads on matters relating to risk and finance at WMC.We develop processes and procedures that allow WMC to operate effectively and efficiently, whilst minimising risk.The finance team aims to provide a value-added service through the production of accurate and timely financial information and effective finance business partnering.
About the Role and Responsibilities:
This new role has been created within the team, this is an ideal move for a career driven accountant looking for a role which sees progression up to Head of Finance level.
You will be an essential asset in supporting the Head of Finance in driving forward projects, achieving business objectives and leading the team to success. The role involves cross-department collaboration, interacting with senior stakeholders, financial reporting and implementing process improvements.
The role will be involved in all aspects of the business from a month end reporting perspective and will require the candidate to work autonomously across all departments within the business. It offers the opportunity to progress and develop your exposure to financial projects and strategic influence with key stakeholders in the wider business.
We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong business acumen who can hit the ground running. This is the perfect opportunity for a finance professional with ambitions to excel their career within a Charitable organisation.
Specific duties include -
- Production of monthly management accounts for various business units
- Preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Assist with year-end accounting requirements
- Business partnering to provide financial insight to a variety of key internal stakeholders
- Identifying and implementing process and system improvements where necessary
- Mentoring and supervising other members of the finance team
Your role will be subject to a DBS check
Key Requirements:
The successful candidate will be CIMA qualified or almost qualified with extensive experience in a similar role. Experience of supervising staff is essential and strong communication skills are imperative to succeed in the business partnering elements of the role. A forward-thinking working approach is required, with the ability to identify and resolve issues, and improve existing processes within the finance function.
What’s in it for you?
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holiday, based on a 35-hour week, pro rata for part time.
- 8% Company contributed pension (for your 3% contribution)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (subject to length of service)
- Health cash plan: receive money towards dental and optical care, complimentary treatments such as chiropractic, osteopathic and acupuncture treatments.
- Medical Assistance membership which includes remote access to GP, counselling, and physiotherapy sessions
- Employee assistance programmes which include access to support services for legal, financial, and family concerns
- Life assurance of 4x annual salary
- Discounted theatre tickets
- Social club
- Free access to learn Welsh online
- £5 all-day parking available on working and non-working days.
At Wales Millennium Centre, our commitment to diversity and inclusion goes beyond words; it is a fundamental aspect that guides our actions. Adhering to the principles outlined in Section 158 of the Equality Act 2010, we actively embrace positive action in our recruitment and selection processes. Recognising the underrepresentation of specific groups, particularly individuals with disabilities, and those from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds, within our workforce, we have implemented proactive measures to address this disparity.
Through our positive action approach, applicants of our advertised roles from these underrepresented groups, meeting the minimum criteria detailed in the role profile, will be shortlisted for interview selection. Our commitment extends beyond meeting legal obligations; we aspire to cultivate a workplace that authentically embraces the rich diversity of our global society.
