Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsA fantastic organisation in Cardiff City CentreAmazing benefits package including a Career Average PensionAbout Our ClientMuseum Wales is an exceptional employer, offering a powerful blend of purpose, culture, and opportunity. As a national institution, it enables employees to contribute to meaningful work that preserves and shares Wales's heritage, inspiring communities and making culture accessible to all.The organisation fosters a supportive, inclusive environment where diversity is championed and everyone is empowered to succeed. Employees benefit from strong professional development opportunities, allowing them to grow across a variety of fields-from curation and conservation to digital innovation and visitor engagement.Museum Wales also promotes a healthy work-life balance, alongside competitive benefits and a collaborative, creative culture. With inspiring locations across the country and a forward-thinking approach, it encourages innovation and fresh ideas.More than just a workplace, Museum Wales is a community united by passion and purpose-making it an employer of choice for those seeking a rewarding career with real impact.Job DescriptionThis is a fantastic opportunity for a CCAB Qualified Accountant to join Museum Wales as their next Finance Business Partner - Financial Accounts.Reporting to the Head of Finance, The FBP plays a pivotal role in the organisaton.The role will be responsible for;Plan and oversee Financial Accounting services including maintaining private funds records, management of payments and income team (4 staff), administering payments runs and dealing with purchase ledger queries, overseeing bank and cash management services.Prepare annual statutory accounts and audit working papers for Museum (with Head of Finance), trading subsidiary and joint venture.Be part of trading subsidary senior management team, which is responsible for trading subsidiary strategySupport departments in developing commercial/cost recovery income generationAs part of the department management team, develop and implement systems and procedures, and ensure good communication with departments across Museum Wales.Provide targeted financial advice to heads of department to help meet budgeted requirements, improve performance, and meet goals of the organisationThe Successful ApplicantA successful Finance Business Partner should have:Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).Extensive experience of preparing final statutory accounts with supporting working papers, including reconciled control accounts, and liasing with auditorsStaff supervisionDeveloping and implementing financial proceduresProviding financial information for and appraising income generation initiativesPreparation of budgets and forecasts and reporting to tight deadlinesGood technical accounting skills - Experience of IFRS 102 would be advantageousExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels including those with no finance knowledge or skillsGood organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesAbility to operate effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary organisation and in an environment of changeWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £57,000 to £62,000 per annum.Generous holiday allowance of 27 days + Bank holidays rising to 30+8 after 5 years.Very Attractive CAREER AVERAGE PENSION - you contribute 8%.Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office.ContactRoss BrownQuote job refJN-042026-7002316Phone number+442920642038Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinance ManagerSectorNot For ProfitLocationCardiffContract typePermanentConsultant nameRoss BrownConsultant phone+442920642038Job referenceJN-042026-7002316
