The Paul Mellon Centre is looking for an experienced Finance Manager who will be responsible for managing the Centre’s day-to-day financial processing, systems and reporting, and supporting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Due to the Centre’s recent growth and development, this exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic financial professional to join our team. 

As part of the Centre’s finance team, who work closely and support each other where necessary to deliver the Centre’s financial objectives and balance workload, this new role will be involved in all aspects of the team’s work and will work closely with staff across the Centre’s departments.

The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant with strong financial and accounting knowledge. We are looking for someone with a flexible, proactive and collaborative approach in addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also bring experience of managing and developing a small team, as well as excellent knowledge of finance systems and procedures.

The Paul Mellon Centre is an educational charity that champions new ways of understanding British art history and culture. We publish, teach and carry out research, both in London at the Centre and through our online platforms. Our archives, library and lively events programme are open to researchers, students and the public. The Centre’s grants and fellowships enable institutions and individuals to pursue exhibitions, publications, events and scholarly projects. Through all areas of our work, we promote activities that enhance and expand knowledge about British art. The Centre was founded in 1970 by art collector and philanthropist Paul Mellon, and is part of Yale University and partner to the Yale Center for British Art.

Whilst experience in the charity, publishing and/or arts sectors would be beneficial it is not essential, and we welcome applications from capable candidates from all backgrounds.

Why join us?

• Hybrid working (up to 40 per cent work from home available by agreement) Equipment provided to work from home Generous annual leave allowance Excellent pension scheme Interest-free season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme CPD supported Queries about the post should be addressed to Sarah Ruddick, Chief Financial Officer at sruddick@paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk