Finance Manager: Accounts & Strategy - London

The British Museum is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality financial management, strategic planning and management information services across the Museum. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead a team of finance professionals and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust financial controls, and supporting organisational decision-making. The postholder will act as the Museum's recognised authority on accounting, compliance and financial reporting, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and performance management.

About you

• ACA-qualified (or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, audit, tax, VAT and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience operating within a complex organisation, with the ability to deliver high-quality financial management, reporting and strategic support.
• An inspiring people leader with experience managing and developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Experienced in driving process, systems and control improvements, with a focus on efficiency, compliance and best practice.
• A confident communicator who can present complex financial information clearly and influence both financial and non-financial stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities, solve complex problems and deliver results to challenging deadlines.

Key areas of responsibility

• Lead, motivate and develop the Management Accountants team and Planning & Management Information Coordinator, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality finance service across the Museum.
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, providing accurate and insightful information to support decision-making.
• Lead the annual audit process and year-end reporting, acting as the key point of contact for external auditors and ensuring all statutory reporting obligations are met.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls and systems, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, governance and compliance.
• Provide expert financial advice on accounting, tax, regulatory matters and major Museum projects, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
• Support the development and delivery of Museum-wide strategy, operating plans and performance reporting, ensuring financial considerations are embedded in long-term planning and organisational priorities.

The British Museum is undertaking its biggest transformation since its founding nearly 300 years ago. This physical and intellectual transformation includes large scale building and gallery transformation, new ways of connecting with audiences and different ways of working. As we look towards this exciting future, we remain guided by the words of our founder Hans Sloane - who dreamed of a museum connecting all arts and sciences, which would be accessible to everyone, everywhere.

At the British Museum, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do and have designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary. Our full list of benefits can be found here, but we’ve outlined some highlights below:

• Free exhibition entry for you and guests, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access.
• 25 days annual leave plus