Head of Finance

Screen Yorkshire is recruiting for a Head of Finance to join its senior leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the company’s strategic and operational financial management, corporate governance and accounting. The role will also lead on the financial management of the Yorkshire Content Fund, our public-private investment fund for the TV, film, video games and digital sectors in Yorkshire and Humber.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter to ##### by midday on Tuesday 14th May 2024. If you would like an informal conversation with Caroline Cooper Charles, Screen Yorkshire’s Chief Executive regarding the role please email #####. *Please note we are not accepting applications from agencies*
Hours:
3 Days or 22.2 hours per weekSalary: £58,000 pro rataResponsible To: Chief ExecutiveApplication deadline: Tuesday 14th May, middayLocation: Screen Yorkshire, Studio 30, 46 The Calls, Leeds, LS2 7EYInterviews anticipated: w/c 20th May
ResponsibilitiesKey duties of the Head of Finance position are outlined below.
ReportingQuarterly reporting to the BoardAnnual financial accountsAnnual Corporation tax returnsQuarterly VAT returns – including “partial exemption” calculationsAnnual financial return to Department for Levelling Up, Housing and CommunitiesPeriodic returns to various funding bodies (to support payment claims)
Accounting FunctionOverseeing monthly payroll for the organisationEnsuring submission of monthly/annual payroll returns to HMRCSubmission of monthly pension returns to Royal LondonOverseeing accounts payable and accounts receivableOversight of accounting controls (eg bank reconciliations, fixed asset register)Preparation of monthly management accounts
Budgeting and CashflowPreparation of annual budgets for the BoardManaging the organisation’s cash flow, including treasury managementPreparation of separate budgets for the various projects run by Screen Yorkshire, including advising and supporting Screen Yorkshire project staff
Yorkshire Content FundReporting fund performance to the BoardReviewing collection statements to ensure that Screen Yorkshire has received the correct amounts from distributionsMaking contractual payments to investeesCollating and monitoring data on performance of investmentsManaging the Audit Committee function in relation to Yorkshire Content Fund investments
Other DutiesIssuing employment contracts to staffMaintaining the company risk register and business continuity planOverall responsibility for IT and telecoms (there are external consultants for both these functions)Arranging the company’s insurance policiesCompany Secretarial duties
Relationship ManagementLine manager of the Finance AssistantManaging and overseeing the company’s banking relationshipsManaging relationship with external auditorsProviding support to the rest of the senior management team – in particular with respect to new funding applications
Person Specification
Essential RequirementsProfessional accounting qualification (eg Chartered)Senior managerial experienceCommercial decision-makingExcellent written and oral communication skillsAdvanced Excel skillsOutstanding attention to detail
DesirableKnowledge of XeroUnderstanding of the screen and/or creative industries
Equality & Diversity FormAs part of our remit to monitor and improve access to under-represented groups in the industry, we report to our funders on the diversity of applicants to our job roles. We would be extremely grateful if you could also fill in our ANONYMOUS DIVERSITY FORM once you have submitted your application form via the form on our website.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £58,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.2 per week
Benefits:
Flexitime
Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Leeds, LS2 7EY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/05/#####
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