Financial Controller

Pitlochry Festival Theatre is Scotland’s largest building-based producing theatre company. It is a haven for artists,set in breath-taking Highland Perthshire surroundings. The range and scale of work we create here – in the onlyfully end-to-end production facility of its kind in Scotland, and delivered through an entrepreneurial businessmodel – ensures that we play a unique role in the nation’s theatre sector.It’s an exciting time to be joining the Theatre in this newly created role. As well as continuing to produceexceptional work and investing further in Scotland’s creative talent, we are also midway through a major capitaldevelopment programme which will see us reduce our carbon footprint, improve accessibility, and ensure thelong-term financial sustainability of the Theatre.We are more than a venue; we’re a community, a creative hub, and a home for transformative experiences. This is anincredibly exciting time for the Theatre as we continue to develop our programmes and physical home, and controlof our finances has never been more crucial. As part of a small core finance team, you will be responsible forbringing clarity to a complex business model and support the team in our mission to create life-changingexperiences through the arts. Specifically, your duties will include but not be limited to:Production and review of monthly management accounts with detailed commentary and analysis – paying particularattention to key drivers of business performanceSupport the external audit process and the preparationof financial accountsPreparation of finance papers for the Board of Trustees and the AuditCommitteeSupport the Director of Finance with a wide variety of strategic and commercial activities aswell as the production of budgets, forecasts and re-forecastsPreparation of quarterly BoardPacksThe role is offered on a full-time basis of 35 hours per week, ideally with 2-3 days per week being office based andcomes with an attractive salary, 29 days holidays and a number of other benefits.Ideal Candidate Profile:In order to be successful, it is anticipated that you will be a fully qualified accountant with post-qualifiedexperience gained in a constantly evolving, cash-focussed organisation. Irrespective of background, you willhave a keen eye for detail and be able to offer commercial insight and analysis to support the decision makingprocess.Crucial to your success will be your ability to solve problems and demonstrate initiative whilst influencing a wideand varied stakeholder base. These will include but not be limited to others in the finance function, internaland external production and creative teams, external advisors, the Artistic Director, the CEO and the Board.Experience of Xero accounting software would be particularly attractive.Application notesWe reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should there be a good pool of candidates who apply.If you would like to learn more about us as an organisation and the opportunity itself, please do not hesitate tospeak with our retained advisor, Ivan McGeorge of McGeorge Appointments Ltd. Ivan would be delighted to engagewith you on a formal/informal basis – in complete confidence and without obligation.We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, sex,disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.Based in Glenrothes and covering surrounding areas in Glenrothes, and Fife (On site)Closing9th May 2024YMCA Glenrothes provides learning and leisure opportunities as well as accommodation for 58 homeless people eachnight. The charity is spearheading digital inclusion for people with housing needs throughout Fife. YMCAGlenrothes is a long-standing partner with the local authority maintaining service level agreements andexcellent standards of care.We now require a new CEO to lead the organisation, demonstrate relevant leadership and management experience andshape the charity’s future vision. Applicants should evidence at least five years managerial experience, be ableto cultivate strategic partnerships and generate grant funding.Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support asector of 449 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy.We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culturefor our team.We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our work to clearly communicate the positive value and impact ofthe museums and galleries sector. You will do this by developing and leading advocacy campaigns and activitythat make a strong case for Scotland’s museums and galleries sector to influence a range of audiences andstakeholders including Government Officials, Government Ministers, MSPs, relevant Committees, relevant fundersand other key organisations and influencers.Politically astute, the Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager possesses strong communication and influencingskills, using information, research and data to build a political and public case for the sector and informevidence-based advocacy messaging and activity.Being able to navigate and effectively communicate complex issues that implicate the wider culture and heritagesector in Scotland will be essential. This is especially vital as parts of our sector face profound budgetchallenges, many navigating rising operational costs and workforce pressures while also striving to adapt toensure relevance to communities and users. As national development body, MGS needs to advocate clearly andeffectively on their behalf.This role offers an enriching opportunity to be creative and proactive in developing our organisational voice tohighlight pressures on, and make a strong case for, Scotland’s museums and galleries.The successful candidate will manifest MGS’s core values: collaboration, integrity, passion for museums, andcourageousness.Applicants should have experience of leading arts, youth and/or charitable organisations, and have extensivefinancial management, fundraising, strategic partnership and staff management skills. Creative vision andcommitment to quality and inclusive arts practice are also important.Collaborative practice lies at the heart of Firefly’s ethos. The post-holder will be expected to liaise closely withFirefly’s Artistic Director, and actively support Firefly’s team of skilled arts practitioners, artists andtechnical specialists. The CEO post will be supported by Firefly’s p/t administrator and bookkeeper.Known for outstanding quality Firefly is West Lothian’s top provider of accessible drama, film, music, visual arts,dance and creative writing activity for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years.Our workshops, school, community and training programmes provide a safe and supportive environment for participantsto explore their world and challenge themselves. Our vision is that all young people in West Lothian areconfident, creative and resourceful and are skilled up for positive and proactive futures.This is a full-time post, based at Howden Park Centre, Livingston. The successful applicant will be required to workoccasional evening and weekend hours, and to travel to projects across West Lothian. An element of hybridworking may be negotiable.The CEO will be required to report regularly to Firefly's Board of Directors, primarily via the Chair of theBoard.We are recruiting a maternity cover Adult Engagement Manager - an integral role within our organisation that willsupport the development, delivery and direction of shmu’s services for adults facing challenges across NorthEast Scotland.No matter what your job is at shmu, everyone’s work is about the same thing – transforming the lives of individualsand communities across the North East. We are looking for an exceptional, passionate individual to join our teamas Adult Engagement Manager for an initial fixed term of 12 months as maternity cover, with the potential for apermanent post following the one-year period.As our Adult Services Manager, you will work alongside the Chief Executive to manage, develop, and enhance servicesfor adults facing challenges, with a key focus on mental health & wellbeing, community justice, trauma, anddisadvantage.As well as line-management responsibility for the Adult Services staff team, you will design, create and implementnew programmes across the strand which are managed and delivered to the highest standards. You will also beresponsible for the creation and maintenance of key partner relationships for our Adult Services provision.You will ensure that all funding, reporting and evaluation requirements are delivered, and will work with theManagement Team in order to secure financial sustainability for the Adult Services strand through securing andmanaging a combination of grants, contracted provision and commissioned work.We are recruiting for a full-time post, but we may consider part time options if appropriate. This post is initiallya one-year maternity cover, however, our Adult Services strand is growing, and we would be keen to work with thepost-holder to explore a sustainable funding model for the strand, including the continuation of the maternitycover post beyond the fixed term period.As an organisation, we passionately believe in supporting people to expand their horizons and achieve their fullpotential. Our approach, methods, projects and initiatives are nationally recognised, positioning us as a centreof excellence for the work we do. This approach also applies to our staff team. We believe in supporting themembers of our team to achieve their full potential and offer:- support to undertake relevant training and qualifications- regular support and supervision- flexible working hours and a TOIL system- initial paid holiday entitlement of 34 days (inclusive of any public/bank holidays which you may choose torequest)- a company sick pay scheme, effective from the first day of employment- a stakeholder pension, with an annually reviewed employer contribution (currently 5%)- a hybrid/office occasional working model to allow for working from home.We appreciate the importance of good mental health and wellbeing amongst our team and strive to provide a workingenvironment which supports people to achieve this. We are also committed to supporting the wellbeing of allthose who engage with our services -hear more about theimpact of our work in this area.
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