Senior Finance Officer

Job Summary At World Heart Beat, we are passionate about empowering young people through music education, performance, and opportunities that change lives. Join our small, dedicated team that lives and breathes music! Job Description As Senior Finance Officer, you will play a vital role at World Heart Beat, ensuring the effective day-to-day management of finances, financial administration, and bookkeeping, as well as informing future business planning. You will work with key personnel across the team, providing guidance and leadership in relation to budget…

Job Summary

At World Heart Beat, we are passionate about empowering young people through music education, performance, and opportunities that change lives. Join our small, dedicated team that lives and breathes music!

Job Description

As Senior Finance Officer, you will play a vital role at World Heart Beat, ensuring the effective day-to-day management of finances, financial administration, and bookkeeping, as well as informing future business planning. You will work with key personnel across the team, providing guidance and leadership in relation to budget management and financial information to support funding applications and stewardship. You will also provide excellent reporting to support the Executive and Board.

It is an exciting time for the charity, following the opening of World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens in 2023, our second site for music teaching, which includes a caf , concert hall and recording studio. The operation of two sites has increased our activities and overheads, making the Senior Finance Officer role even more crucial. We have also established a CIC through which new earned income streams are channelled. The Senior Finance Officer will have the opportunity to develop and shape financial processes and contribute to forward planning.

Job Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and Experience

• Qualified by experience (essential), minimum three years.
• Previous experience working in a small finance team.
• Demonstrable experience in bookkeeping, financial planning, budget management, and reporting at a senior level.
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial information effectively to non-financial staff.
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations, including SORP and relevant compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero preferred) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to professional standards.
• Organised, methodical, and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Willingness to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes

• Positive and forward-thinking.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Highly organised and detail oriented.
• Passionate about music