Management Accountant

Job Description About Big Church FestivalBig Church Festival is a joyful, faith-filled, large-scale gathering that brings tens of thousands together each summer to celebrate Jesus, worship boldly and create memories that last a lifetime. With a 6M+ annual budget, a fast-growing audience and a mission expanding across the UK and beyond, were building a team thats passionate, courageous and committed to excellence.The RoleWere looking for an experiencedManagement Accountantwho loves numbers, loves people, and thrives in a fast-moving environment where risk, faith and creativity shape the journey. Youll sit at the heart of our operations, ensuring clarity, confidence and strong stewardship across the organisation.Youll lead the production of our management accounts, guide all budget-holders, and manage the relationship with our outsourced bookkeeping and finance agency so that financial information is always timely, accurate and well-understood.If you want to bring your financial expertise into a team with heart, purpose and national impact, wed love to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesProduce accurate, timely monthly management accounts.Work closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team, and Trustees on strategic financial decisionsManage and monitor a6M+ annual festival budget, including forecasting, cashflow and variance analysisSupport, guide and coach all budget-holders across the organisationPresent financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleaguesManage and oversee the relationship with any outsourced bookkeeping and finance agencyEnsure strong data flow, accurate coding, reconciliations and financial reportingLead year-end preparation and coordinate with auditorsMaintain internal financial controls and ensure ongoing complianceSupport scenario planning and financial risk modellingBring clarity and steadiness in fast-moving or uncertain momentsContribute to a relational, faith-filled and healthy team cultureAnnual Event RequirementsNo annual leave can be taken during August or September, as this is our peak delivery and reconciliation periodMust be on-site for a minimum of 8 consecutive daysat the end of August for event operations and financial oversightProvide hands-on financial monitoring and support during the festival delivery windowAbout YouQualified or part-qualified Management Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)Experience managing or supporting budgets of5M+, ideally in events, charity or entertainment sectorsExcellent communicator with a genuine love for peopleComfortable working with risk, uncertainty and evolving informationStrong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detailAble to explain financial information with clarity, patience and warmthConfident leading others and supporting strong financial stewardshipExperienced in working with outsourced finance teams or agenciesA collaborative team player with humility and kindnessExcited about the heart, mission and ministry of Big Church FestivalReady to apply?Please submit:Your CVA covering letter and/or videooutlining why you would like to join Big Church Festival and how your experience aligns with the rolePlease note:Big Church Festival reserves the right to close applications earlyshould the right candidate be identified before the deadline.

Created: 2025-12-17