National Centre for Music seeks Finance Manager

Our colleagues at the National Centre for Music (NCM) are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager. This role is a chance to contribute deeply to the creation of a cultural destination at the heart of Edinburgh as NCM takes on the operation of the iconic old Royal High School at the foot of Calton Hill.

The National Centre for Music role description states:

The National Centre for Music is in start-up phase, developing its systems, team, programming and business model. With a bold ambition to be a home for all of Scotland’s musical communities and to create an environment where Scottish musical history is made, this is a fast-paced environment and a period of rapid change and growth, and we are now is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to support our growing operations.

We are looking for a meticulous individual with strong accounting experience, ideally fully qualified. You will be responsible for day-to-day financial administration and data, developing strong financial processes and controls and working with the CEO on business modelling and development. NCM is a registered charity so experience of regulation and financial practice in the charity sector would be highly desirable.

The Finance Manager will have a close relationship with the Finance & Risk Committee – a group of Trustees focused on these key areas – and will attend and report at these meetings. You will also work with an external firm of accountants, who support with payment runs, payroll and accounting advice, and a separate firm of auditors, who will require an annual audit pack including various reconciliations and disclosure notes to support our annual accounts. NCM has also been working with a Finance Consultant who will continue to provide support, strategic guidance and continuity.