This established post involves key responsibilities within our small and dynamic team. The Finance Manager will manage the day-to-day financial systems, payroll, and liaising with our accountant on a regular basis to prepare and monitor budgets and accounts.

The successful candidate will be experienced, flexible, well organised, and able to show initiative. They will be enthusiastic about our work nurturing the health and wellbeing of children through song, and the Fischy Music values of positivity, respect, diversity, humour, and equality.

This role is based at the Fischy Music office in Edinburgh, with attendance required at the office on Mondays, and flexibility around additional hours/days.

We are interested to hear from anyone with:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships with team members and donors and experienced in delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong IT skills with willingness to learn new systems, develop and implement new procedures, and propose solutions for problems with systems. Key systems include Stripe, Xero and Umbraco (training will be provided where needed).
• Attention to detail, delivering accurate, reliable and timely outputs.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and organise work to tight deadlines.
• Relevant professional qualifications and/or at least two years’ experience in a related role.

Organisation Profile

Fischy Music has been nurturing the wellbeing of children across the UK and beyond for the last 26 years: giving children an opportunity to explore and express a range of emotions through singing and songwriting. We also provide training and resources for adults who work with and care for children. We are nationally and internationally recognised as being effective in supporting children through our songs, resources, and direct work with children and adults. Our founder Stephen Fischbacher has recently been awarded an MBE for Services to Mental Health.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Though Fischy Music is rooted in the Christian faith, our primary commitment is the inclusion of all people regardless of background, outlook or belief, and this extends to our staff team as well as our creative output. Fischy Music operates a Defined Contribution pension scheme for staff and offers 35 days’ annual leave (pro rata).