Senior Manager, CRF Loans

We are looking for a senior manager to work with our portfolio of borrowers to:

• Analyse borrower financial information (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements) for overall financial health and compliance with loan agreements
• Understand and document the reasons for variances of actual results to forecasts and discussing these with borrowers
• Test borrower management information against covenants in borrower loan agreements
• Deal with loan related administration as changes occur in the portfolio (eg sale of assets, reprofiling of loans)
• Manage and maintain effective and productive working relationships with borrowers
• Consult internally within ACE, and externally with DCMS, UKGI, lawyers and other stakeholders, on borrower related matters
• Provide input on other ad hoc projects across the CRF team and more widely as required in the E&I directorate
The Arts Council operates as a fully interconnected structure. The Senior Manager, CRF Loans will be expected to work in an environment that relies on collaboration, flexibility and the ability to manage both formal and informal reporting relationships. The role reports to the Director, CRF Loans and works closely with team members. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak is able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and organised individual with a background in financial analysis coming from a background in accountancy, credit risk management or insolvency, with proven interpersonal and communication skills, to work with the Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) team, part of the Enterprise & Innovation (E&I) directorate at the Arts Council.

Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £50,468 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.