Job Description

Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a prestigious Edinburgh based organisation for a highly motivated and skilled individual to join the team as its Financial Controller on a permanent, full-time basis.

Background

This employer is the charitable organisation responsible for overseeing the creation and running of the first purpose-built music and performance space in Edinburgh for more than a century. This all-purpose performance venue will have at its heart a world-class auditorium offering the very best in modern acoustics in a flexible setting for all kinds of music and performance.

This landmark building will become home to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Edinburgh International Festival; it will be a vibrant, creative hub that teems with life all day, matching the vibrancy and diversity of three weeks in August in a year-round offer. Designed to slot into a bustling city centre site fringed by heritage buildings, its 1,000-seat auditorium, bars, workshop rooms and recording facilities will host a diverse programme that combines classical, pop, rock, folk, jazz, spoken word and electronica. Its innovative and wide-reaching community engagement programme will connect artists, audiences and communities in year-round opportunities for lifelong learning.

As the enabling works on site near their completion, this building is looking towards its four-year construction period, which is expected to begin later this year. The Financial Controller would therefore be joining the team at an exciting time, as this long-awaited prospect becomes a reality. The team is expected to grow with the building, and the right candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a developing organisation that is helping to shape Edinburgh’s cultural future.

Why work here?

• You’ll be working on one of the biggest cultural projects in Scotland
• An opportunity to make a substantial contribution to the organisation’s growth & development
• Working closely with the CEO & a high-profile board
• Agile organisation with a start-up mentality

Job

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal strategic role while actively engaging in day-to-day hands-on financial management to drive the organisation’s success. Responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key member of the Executive Team, working closely with the CEO to manage the organisation’s finances
• Attending board meetings and sub-committees
• Responsible for long & short-term financial forecasting, cash flow management & financial analysis
• Managing business planning cycles, providing data & analytics for decision-making, this is supported by the Operations Manager for monthly invoices & payments
• Working with the project team on construction forecasts, reviewing budget variances
• Responsible for treasury management & financial reporting
• Managing invoice processing, payroll & cost control
• Developing financial procedures
• Handling financial information for funding applications
• Ensuring VAT compliance
• Preparing for year-end reporting, supporting the auditors & ensuring statutory compliance

You

As Financial Controller you will be skilled in the following:

• Qualified Accountant
• Skilled finance leader with experience in large-scale/multi-million pound projects, contributing to strategic leadership
• Expertise in long-range financial planning
• Capable of handling both accounting & strategic tasks
• A background in construction, venues, or capital projects would be advantageous
• A knowledge of charity accounting would be beneficial as would experience in the cultural sector
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about the project
• Skilled in prioritising, adhering to budgets, deadlines, and targets with meticulous attention to detail
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with the team
• Proven ability to communicate with various external stakeholders

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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