Finance Director, National Space Centre

The Finance Director of the National Space Centre will be a senior manager who works alongside Trustees and Directors of the subsidiary trading company. Reporting to the Chief Executive, they will;

• Play a full role in the origination and development of The Charity’s Ten Year Vision and rolling Three Year Business Plan. Prepare a detailed annual budget and a minimum of two mid-year forecasts.
• Oversee The Charity’s finance function and management of the team. Originate finance strategy and manage policies including those relating to banking, reserves, investment, cash flow, payment and procurement.  Maintain a good working relationship with The Charity’s banking providers, auditors, insurers, lawyers and other professional service providers.  Review procedures and recommend change.  Consider the merits of further digitisation.
• Present monthly management accounts including the Profit & Loss Account, Cash Flow Forecast and Balance Sheet to the Executive Team (monthly), and Trustees (quarterly). Analyse performance against budget & forecast, present appropriate Key Performance Indicators and report accordingly.
• Service the Audit Committee. Manage the appointment of The Auditor.  Facilitate the audit of the annual accounts and the submission of statutory accounts.  Take initial responsibility for implementing any recommendations made by the Auditor or Audit Committee.
• Seek development opportunities for team members; particularly those to whom aspects of team management and the management accounts may be delegated. Manage the Company Secretary, Personnel, and Health & Safety functions.
• Join project teams and committees as required and/or at the direction of the Chief Executive including, but not limited to, the Finance Committee, Remuneration Committee and Projects Committee.
• Assess the prospective contribution of automation and AI to the efficiency of the finance function and to other aspects of the National Space Centre’s work.

More information on the role including details on how to apply

Deadline: 6th May, 12 noon