Finance Manager

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join the Ulster Orchestra, Northern Ireland's only professional symphony orchestra.

For almost 60 years, we have been at the forefront of musical life and culture in Northern Ireland, with a mission to enrich lives and inspire, making music accessible for all. 

We are now recruiting for a Finance Manager to join our busy finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Business Management, the Finance Manager plays a critical role within the function, line managing the Assistant Finance Officer, ensuring that best practice financial reporting is in place, that company assets are safeguarded and that the company is operating on a tax compliant basis. The role also includes providing IT support across the company, ensuring the Orchestra’s IT systems operate effectively. 

We’re looking for a highly capable and self-motivated individual with strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to take ownership and responsibility for all aspects of this varied role. You will have a keen attention to detail and thrive under pressure, maintaining a deadline-oriented and flexible working attitude. Ideally, you will be a qualified accountant with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role. While experience within the arts and/or third sector is desirable, it is not essential. 

If this sounds like a role you might be interested in, you can find out more on our website, where you can also download the application form. The closing date is Sunday 22nd March 2026, and applications received after this date cannot be accepted.

If you require any reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage of the recruitment process, please feel encouraged to contact our People & Culture Leader, lisa@ulsterorchestra.com.  

The Ulster Orchestra strives to be fully representative of all demographical aspects of society and to offer a truly inclusive working environment. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. 

The appointment will be made on merit with openness and transparency of process.

https://www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/careers/current-vacancies/

Applications and queries should be emailed to careers@ulsterorchestra.com.