Career Opportunities

Finance Manager

Dance Base Website

Edinburgh

£
£40,000 Pro Rata

Applications close on 17 April 2026 at 12:00

Description

Working closely with the CEO and senior colleagues, the role promotes a strong financial culture and cross-team collaboration to effectively plan for Dance Base’s long-term resilience in a challenging business environment.

Contract type: part time/permanent
Hours: 21 hours per week

Responsibilities:
• Financial strategy, planning and analysis
• Management reporting and governance
• Fund accounting and funder reporting
• Financial controls, policies and compliance
• Cash management
• Systems, processes and improvements

Essential criteria:

Qualifications and knowledge:
• Strong understanding of charity finance including restricted/unrestricted funds.
• Knowledge of charity and public fund reporting requirements.
• Understanding of financial controls, risk management and compliance.

Experience:
• Previously held or is ready to take on a finance management role, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit.
• Preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Presenting to senior leaders or Boards.
• Preparation of documentation for, and overseeing year-end audit with external auditors.

How to apply

Visit https://www.dancebase.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us/ to find the Recruitment Pack and Application Form.

To apply, complete the Application Form and send via email to recruitment@dancebase.co.uk with your name and “FM2026” in the subject line.

For further information, please contact recruitment@dancebase.co.uk or call 0131 225 5525.

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