Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER
MANAGES: FINANCE OFFICER
REPORTS TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SALARY: £16,000 (based on 15 hours per week)
CONTRACT TYPE: Part Time / Permanent
HOURS: 15 hours per week

About Norton Priory
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens is operated by an independent, charitable trust,
Norton Priory Museum Trust Limited.  The Trust is dedicated to preserving and sharing
the rich heritage of Europe’s most excavated monastic site and the 900-year story of the
estate.  This approach reflects the Trust’s Mission Statement: To conserve, champion
and celebrate the heritage, landscapes and collections of Norton Priory for present and
future generations.  As a small, passionate team supported by a wider community of
volunteers, the Trust strives to provide a warm, welcoming and valuable experience for
all our visitors.

About the Role
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial health and commercial
performance of the Trust, helping to ensure Norton Priory’s sustainability.  This role
combines financial planning, analysis and business strategy with commercial insight to
support key decision-making and develop income-generating opportunities.  The role is
part of Norton Priory’s Senior Management Team (SMT).

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Monitor and report on financial performance, including variance analysis and KPI
tracking.
- Act as a key advisor to the CEO and Board on financial and commercial matters.
- Oversee the Trust’s cash flow management.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, VAT requirements and Trust policies.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for SMT colleagues and Board.
- Oversee year-end processes and manage relationships with the independent
examiners and other external advisors and consultants.
- Provision of recommendations for future spend / budgeting.
- Oversight for insurance renewals and utilities contracts.
- Support the CEO with pricing strategies, rental agreements, contract negotiations and
margin improvement initiatives.
- Work with the CEO to analyse market trends, customer behaviour and competitor
activity to inform the Trust’s strategic planning.

Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified accountant (for example, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) wih post-qualification
experience.
- Experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a charity, arts, heritage or
not-for-profit environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience identifying and managing earned income
opportunities.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence at Board level.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good time management skills.

Desirable
- Knowledge of charity accounting (SORP) and grant fund management.
- Experience of working within a museum, cultural organisation or visitor attraction.
- Understanding of sector funding and philanthropic income streams.
- Familiarity with charity governance and trustee relations.

Team Responsibilities (Applicable to all roles)
- Support weddings, events and other public-facing programmes as required, including
occasional evening and weekend work.
- Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues and visitors at all times.
- Act as a positive ambassador for the museum and charitable trust at all times.
- Undertake Safeguarding and First Aid training.
- Assist with cleaning and preparation of internal spaces for daily opening and special
events, which may be outside normal opening hours.
- Conduct pre-opening daily site checks to ensure all areas of Norton Priory, including
outdoor spaces, are safe, secure and ready to welcome visitors.  Log any concerns as a
matter of priority with the Team Leader or relevant manager.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers to provide a welcoming and
inclusive visitor experience.
- Treat colleagues and volunteers with respect to foster a supportive and trusted
working environment.
- Represent the Trust in a professional and positive manner at all times.
- Support the Trust’s commitment to sustainability by following environmental best
practice (for example, recycling) and encouraging eco-friendly practices across the
Norton Priory estate.
- Carry out other duties that may reasonably be required in line with the level and nature
of the role.

Staff Benefits
- Access to professional development and role-specific training opportunities.
- Access to confidential staff wellbeing support on request.
- Opportunities to work in a unique and historically significant museum and grounds.
- Generous employer-contributed pension scheme.
- Staff discounts in the museum shop and the Brooke Café.
- Free on-site parking.
- Invitations to staff social events.