At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial processes and support budget holders in a dynamic cultural organisation.
- Company: Join Future Yard, an award-winning grassroots cultural institution in Birkenhead.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to shape our financial future.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to contribute to our capital building programme and organisational growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing organisation making a real impact in the creative sector.
- Qualifications: Finance experience with a recognised accounting qualification or relevant transferable skills.
The predicted salary is between 52200 - 63800 £ per year.
We are looking to appoint an experienced finance professional to this new role. As Finance Manager you will ensure the high-quality and efficient function of Future Yard’s financial processes. You will have control of all day-to-day finance functions, delivering accurate financial information, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting budget holders across the organisation. This is a hands-on role ideal for a proactive individual who combines excellent technical skills with a collaborative working style.
Working within our Leadership Group, this role will report to the Chief Executive and will be supported by our Head of HR. Future Yard CIC is a relatively young organisation and has grown into its current position of prominence in just five years. We are an award-winning, grassroots cultural institution, an anchor organisation in Birkenhead’s regeneration and an Arts Council England NPO. This role is an opportunity to scaffold the operational financial functions of the organisation, supporting the next phase of our growth and development. This includes the next phase of our capital building programme in 2026.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to undertake this role at an important time in our organisation’s development. Ideally you will have relevant experience within the music/creative industries, although candidates with transferable and appropriate experience from other sectors are also encouraged to apply.
- An appropriate level of financial experience
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA-recognised professional accounting qualification, or be working towards achieving one, or be able to demonstrate a track record of success in a comparable role
- An intimate knowledge of financial business processes and best practice
- Experience within the non-profit/charitable sector is desirable
- A genuine, demonstrable passion for Future Yard’s work and a synergy with our mission
- Great team working skills, flexibility and an appetite to continually develop
- Excellent communication skills
- You will be a well organised, disciplined self-starter
The deadline for applications is 10am on Friday 12th December 2025. If your application is successful, you will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be in person and will take place on 18th and 19th December.
Please note: full job specification and application details should be obtained from the official Future Yard opportunities page.
Finance Manager in Birkenhead employer: Future Yard CIC
Future Yard CIC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of Birkenhead. As a relatively young and award-winning cultural institution, we prioritise employee growth and development, providing opportunities to shape the financial landscape of our organisation while contributing to the vibrant local community. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the creative industries.
