Head of Finance, Governance and Corporate Services

About Manx National Heritage

Manx National Heritage (MNH) is the Isle of Man’s national heritage charity and the custodian of some of the Island’s most significant cultural, historic and natural assets. The organisation cares for nationally important heritage sites, extensive museum collections, archives and landscapes, preserving and promoting the Isle of Man’s unique heritage for current and future generations. Through conservation, education, public engagement and cultural services, MNH plays a vital role in protecting the Island’s heritage while contributing to its prosperity, identity and quality of life.

About the Role

As Head of Finance, Governance & Corporate Services, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic financial leadership to support the long-term sustainability of the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, governance and corporate services, ensuring robust financial controls, effective decision-making and compliance with charity and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to combine strategic thinking with operational delivery, helping to safeguard the future of a respected heritage charity while supporting its charitable, educational and cultural objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organisation’s finance function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support organisational sustainability and growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and end-to-end cashflow management.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports, management accounts and statutory returns.
• Ensure robust financial controls, risk management processes and regulatory compliance are maintained.
• Provide strategic financial advice and insight to the Chief Executive, Board and senior leadership team.
• Support organisational decision-making through effective financial analysis and performance monitoring.
• Lead on governance matters, ensuring compliance with charity, legal and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee corporate services functions and contribute to the effective management of organisational resources.
• Manage, develop and support finance managers and their teams, fostering a high-performing finance function.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting, including the effective use of financial management software.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of organisational strategy and business objectives.
• Promote value for money, operational efficiency and long-term financial resilience across the organisation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, auditors and funding bodies.