The Head of Finance will oversee all financial operations and ensure the effective management of financial resources within the charity. This role requires a highly organised individual with expertise in accounting and finance, particularly within the not for profit sector. Client Details Lakeland Arts is one of the North''s leading arts and heritage organisations, caring for extraordinary cultural spaces across the Lake District including Abbot Hall, Windermere Jetty Museum, and Blackwell and Lakeland Museum Founded in 1954 as the Abbot Hall Art Gallery Trust, the organisation has grown from caring for a single historic gallery into a major regional charity responsible for multiple nationally significant sites and collections. Over the decades it has played a central role in preserving Cumbria''s artistic and social history, while continually evolving to meet the needs of contemporary audiences. Description Financial Leadership and Strategy Lead and deliver the financial strategy for Lakeland Arts to ensure long term financial sustainability. Support the CEO and Trustees in shaping financial planning and risk management. Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans aligned with strategic priorities. Provide financial analysis and insight to support organisational decision making and business planning. Financial Operations and Systems Optimisation Oversee and continuously improve financial processes and systems, optimising our Xero- based platform and ..... full job details .....