Finance and Operations Manager (Part Time)

Women in Film and Television, UK

London

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Women in Film and Television are seeking a Finance and Operations Manager

Women in Film and Television are seeking a Finance and Operations Manager

WFTV are looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Manager to play a central role in supporting WFTV’s financial management, operational efficiency, and organisational growth. The Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing budgets, managing robust financial systems and leading on the organisation’s core support functions: Finance, HR and Operations. This role is part time (2 days per week).

Working closely with the CEO and Director of Events, Awards and Partnerships, you will drive robust financial processes, lead on recruitment, and oversee key operational functions. This is a varied and high-impact role suited to a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management

• Create and manage organisational and team-level budgets, providing direct support to individual budget holders.
• Oversee cost reporting, reconciliation of individual budgets, and monthly end coding.
• Prepare figures and forecasts for the annual budget cycle.
• Lead annual audit processes.
• Oversee all invoicing and payments, ensuring timely processing and accurate records.
• Liaise with the bookkeeper and provide necessary information to support monthly payroll.

Strategic & Funding

• Support senior leadership with strategic planning and resource management.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of funding strategies.
• Prospect for corporate memberships and manage renewal tracking.

Contracts & Compliance

• Issue and manage contracts to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Issue and manage staff contracts for permanent employees and freelancers.
• Oversee organisation policies, including GDPR policy, implementation, and ongoing compliance.

Human Resources & Recruitment

• Lead on recruitment processes, including writing job advertisements, arranging interviews, and assisting with shortlisting and selection.
• Create job descriptions for new and existing roles.
• Manage the holiday tracking spreadsheet for all staff.
• Onboard new staff members, ensuring a smooth and structured induction experience.

Operations Management

• Prepare financial and operational documents for Finance Meetings and Board Meetings.
• Support the implementation and management of the organisation’s digital infrastructure, including the CRM system, in collaboration with key team members.
• Support awards and events operations as required.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in finance and operations.
• Strong strategic thinking with hands-on delivery capabilities.
• Highly organised, with robust attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and with external partners.
• A clear passion for gender equality and WFTV’s mission.
• Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and financial management systems (Xero, Soldo or similar).

Desirable

• Experience within a membership organisation or non-profit.
• Familiarity with the film, television, or wider cultural sectors.

Reports to: CEO

Salary: £32,000 per annum (flat rate)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part time (2 days per week)

Start date: At your earliest availability

Location: The WFTV office is currently based in a shared workspace in Somerset House, London. We operate on a hybrid basis and staff are required to come into the office a minimum of two days a week.

To apply:

To apply for this role, please send a CV and cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role to wftvjob@wftv.org.uk with ‘WFTV Finance and Operations Manager’ in the subject line.

WFTV ask all applicants to complete an anonymous Equality and Diversity Form to support our commitment to inclusion. Your responses will remain confidential and are not linked to your application.

WFTV operates a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria and declare a disability in their cover letter. Please let them know if you require any support or adjustments for the interview process.

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The closing date for this position is 20/04/2026 at 10:00