Finance Manager

at  Essex County Council

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

Permanent, Full Time
£34,834 to £36,648
Location: Harlow
Closing Date: 12/08/2024
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (banking 30 minutes per week to use at an alternative time of the year)
Are you a skilled financial professional looking for an exciting new challenge? Harlow Playhouse, a thriving and dynamic venue, is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and help us continue to deliver outstanding performances and events.
Harlow Playhouse is at the heart of Harlow’s cultural scene, housing two well equipped auditoria, rehearsal spaces, dance studios and a specialised aerial studio. We aim to provide enjoyable cultural experiences for everyone, working in partnership to support healthier, happier and safer communities; and to stimulate opportunity, creativity and innovation around us. We are rapidly gaining a reputation as a regional centre for excellence, with a special focus on engaging with the diverse population of Harlow and surrounding areas.
We provide a programme of quality music, comedy, spoken word, dance, and circus arts events across our 400-seat and 120-seat theatres, as well as other reach-out locations, and provide space and support to many artists, groups and companies throughout the year.
We are looking for someone who can promote resource efficiency, present forward-thinking initiatives, and prioritise tasks. With excellent Excel skills and the ability to analyse complex data and produce financial reports.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected and growing venue with a strong community focus
• Work with a talented and dynamic team
• Opportunity to influence the financial strategy and success of a key cultural institution
• Take a look at our recruitment pack for more information on Harlow Playhouse and our employee benefits.

Our policies support our employees by enabling a positive work/life balance including flexible working where possible. In addition to this, the Council offers many excellent employee benefits which include, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programme and development opportunities.
Harlow Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Employee Profile.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emily Parsley, Operations Manager on 01279 446747

Please refer the Job description for details