Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 15 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)
Location: Pegasus, Oxford / Hybrid (remote working available by agreement)
Annual Leave: 25 days holiday pa pro rata plus bank holiday pro rata
Pension:A workplace pension scheme is operated by Pegasus Theatre Trust through NEST with an employer contribution of 4% and an employee contribution of 4%
Closing Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 7 September 2026
Help shape the future of Pegasus.
Pegasus is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to lead our financial planning, reporting and governance. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic arts charity at the heart of Oxford’s cultural community, helping to ensure our long-term sustainability while supporting our ambitious programme for children, young people and artists.
Reporting to the Joint CEOs and working closely with Trustees, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership alongside managing the organisation’s day-to-day finances. You’ll also line manage our part-time Finance Officer and play a key role in supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.
This flexible, part-time role offers hybrid working, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within the arts and charity sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Pegasus’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for the Joint CEOs, Finance Committee and Board of Trustees.
- Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance.
- Manage payroll, pensions, VAT returns, Gift Aid claims and statutory financial reporting.
- Prepare annual accounts and work with external accountants and auditors.
- Monitor organisational performance against budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Support organisational business planning and contribute to strategic decision-making.
- Line manage the Finance Officer and promote strong financial processes across the organisation.
- Ensure compliance with charity, financial and employment legislation and maintain up-to-date financial policies and procedures.
About You
You’ll be an experienced finance professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on financial management.
You’ll have:
- AAT, ACA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience).
- At least 3–5 years’ experience in a similar finance role.
- Strong knowledge of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, VAT and statutory reporting.
- Advanced Sage experience.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues and Trustees.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience within the arts, charity or not-for-profit sector is desirable, as is an understanding of organisations working with children and young people.
Why Join Pegasus?
Pegasus is an ambitious and inclusive arts organisation where creativity, collaboration and community are at the heart of everything we do. As our Finance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s future, working with a passionate team committed to making a difference through the arts.
How to Apply
Download the Application pack here- Finance Manager Application Pack July 2026
Please email your completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to admin@pegasustheatre.org.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 7 September 2026
Pegasus is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in the cultural sector. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. This post may be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.