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Finance Manager

£46,858 - £54,500Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 22 March 2026

Job Description

About the role Want a finance leadership role that’s hands‑on, strategic and full of interesting challenges? At Manx National Heritage, you’ll take the lead on end‑to‑end financial operations, guide a small and capable team, deliver accurate and insightful management accounts, manage cashflow, strengthen financial controls, and support the rollout of new finance systems - all from the central hub at the Manx Museum. You’ll thrive in a setting that values clear thinking, strong financial leadership and practical problem‑solving. This is a role where your expertise will shape better processes, improve reporting, and support confident decision‑making across a diverse and interesting portfolio of work. If you’re ready to step into a position with real responsibility and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now! A workplace that invests in you ✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum. ✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year. ✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement. ✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development. ✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues. ✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service. ✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment. ✔ Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks. ✔ Free car parking. Working for the Isle of Man Public Service We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees. We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager. The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role. We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment. Things to note A basic police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government. Please note a relocation package is not available for this role. Ready to apply? We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at arran.todd@mnh.im. To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying. Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i62%

While routine financial reporting and cashflow monitoring are increasingly automated, key tasks such as team leadership, process improvement, and strategic decision-making remain largely human-driven. AI tools can augment many aspects of analysis and reporting, but the role's hands-on leadership and creative problem-solving resist full automation. Overall, the role is moderately exposed to AI augmentation but retains significant human elements.

Task analysis

  • Deliver accurate and insightful management accounts to senior leadership.
  • Guide and supervise a small finance team, including training and development.
  • Manage end-to-end financial operations, including cashflow monitoring and control.
  • Strengthen financial controls and implement new finance systems.
  • Support confident decision-making across a diverse portfolio of work.
  • Produce financial reports and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across departments to improve processes.
  • Oversee cashflow and asset custody procedures.
  • Lead the rollout and adoption of new finance systems.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 1131Financial managers
O*NET: 11-3031.00 Financial Managers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
This vacancy
£46,858✓ above median
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for faster financial data analysis
  • Automate routine reporting with cloud-based finance platforms
  • Use AI-driven insights to improve forecasting accuracy

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
28%5 yrs
48%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentPlanful

Automates management accounts and cashflow reporting tasks

💻 TechnologyPower BI

Enables real-time financial dashboards and visual analytics

🌍 OutsourcingVirtual Finance Office

External provider handles routine compliance reporting

Recommendation

Augment role

AI can streamline reporting, but leadership and process change remain human-centric

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power BI

Automate reporting and visualise management accounts

Copilot for Excel

Accelerate financial analysis and forecasting tasks

Power Automate

Streamline cashflow and compliance workflows

Key Skills

Financial ReportingExpertBudget ManagementAdvancedAdministration and ManagementAdvancedTeamworkIntermediateCritical ThinkingAdvancedProject ManagementIntermediateMicrosoft ExcelAdvancedReport WritingAdvancedStakeholder ManagementIntermediateOperations AnalysisIntermediateComplex Problem SolvingAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial Analysis and ReportingBudgeting and Resource ManagementRegulatory ComplianceBusiness ManagementProject ManagementInformation Management SystemsTeam Leadership and Collaboration

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingMonitoringWritingComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementActive LearningMathematics

Alternative Career Paths

Financial Controller90% match

Oversees accounting operations and internal controls for larger organizations.

Head of Finance85% match

Leads the finance function and strategy at a senior executive level.

Business Analyst70% match

Uses financial and operational data to drive business process improvements.

Internal Auditor65% match

Evaluates financial controls and compliance within organizations.

Consultant (Finance/Process Improvement)60% match

Advises organizations on financial management and operational efficiency.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Oracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareWorkday softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SQL ServerOracle DatabaseStructured query language SQLYardi softwareAlteryx softwareTableauIntuit QuickBooks

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Working with Computers
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Processing Information
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

39%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

7%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

-1/5

Extensive prep

O*NET Median Salary

£101k

US ref. $128k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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