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Financial Controller

Arts Museum

South Kensington, London

Permanent

Updated July 16, 2008

The Financial Controller of this world renowned museum will give professional support and advice to internal and external stakeholders, design financial control procedures, systems and processes that are understood, and promote and implement changes to these procedures in order to improve their quality and effectiveness. He / she will manage the Financial Accounting and Procurement departments, and lead and motivate a proactive and professional team.

In addition to looking after accounting and reporting systems, other responsibilities include preparing the annual statutory accounts, achieving value-for-money, protecting the organisation from contractual risk, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met and resolving all tax issues.

Who we're looking for
We are looking for a fully qualified CCAB accountant with demonstrable experience of managing Finance teams. Candidates must have excellent technical accounting credentials coupled with outstanding interpersonal skills. Combining all these traits will be a healthy interest in systems and technology so to interact credibly with the internal IT department and external suppliers. Experience of Charity SORP Accounting is desirable.

About our client
The Victoria & Albert Museum is the pre-eminent museum of design and decorative arts in the world. Its purpose, derived from the National Heritage Act 1983, is to enable the people to enjoy, learn from and be inspired by the V&A's collections, knowledge and expertise. There is a branch of the Museum in Bethnal Green, (The National Museum of Childhood), as well as the main venue in South Kensington.
The Museum has a turnover of around £70 million and is one of the most innovative and exciting venues in Europe.

What's on offer
£42k - £48k + Excellent pension+ 28 days annual leave

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7269 1749. Job Ref: 12984078
Your application will be sent to Daine Ferguson.