St Catherine’s Hospice

Financial Controller

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS ROLE DIRECTLY VIA OUR WEBSITE:

https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=5afaca2a-f268-4ef6-9e90-b89c8ffea226

Main duties of the job

Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated individual looking for your next challenge?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading charity providing hospice care to people across Sussex and East Surrey.

We are looking for someone who aligns to our values and demonstrates excellent communication and analytical skills, being committed to supporting the strategic ambitions of two hospices through accurate forecasting and modelling techniques.

About You:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for building strong relationships, providing robust and accurate financial forecasting and budgeting data with appropriate analysis to support the Finance Director, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees in decision making processes and assurance of future sustainability.

This post is offered on a full time and part time basis, working up to 37.5 hours per week. Our full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, worked 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. We also offer work from home opportunities, however, this is adaptable depending on business need and regular onsite presence is required.

About us

Why St Catherine's?

When you join St Catherines, you will be joining a supportive team all working towards abig ambition: that will be here for you through the joyful memories, final goodbyes and moments after. If that sounds like something you would find fulfilling, please apply today.

At St Catherines Hospice, we believe in looking after our people as well as our patients. Alongside meaningful work, you will enjoy a range of benefits.

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,217 to £56,647 a year NN8a-c

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0271-VA229

Job locations

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH119SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Financial Controller will be responsible for building strong relationships, providing robust and accurate financial forecasting and budgeting data with appropriate analysis to support the Finance Director, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees in decision making processes and assurance of future sustainability.

This post is offered on a full time and part time basis, working up to 37.5 hours per week. Our full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, worked 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.Wealso offer work from home opportunities, however, this is adaptable depending on business need and regular onsite presence is required.

For a full job description and to apply for this role please visit our website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Financial Controller will be responsible for building strong relationships, providing robust and accurate financial forecasting and budgeting data with appropriate analysis to support the Finance Director, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees in decision making processes and assurance of future sustainability.

This post is offered on a full time and part time basis, working up to 37.5 hours per week. Our full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, worked 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.Wealso offer work from home opportunities, however, this is adaptable depending on business need and regular onsite presence is required.

For a full job description and to apply for this role please visit our website.

Person Specification

Attitude and Behaviours

Essential

  • High standard of diplomacy, integrity and reliability.
  • Willingness and ability to work occasional unsocial hours when required.
  • Attention to detail and work to a high level of accuracy.
  • Flexible and adaptable that can work to tight deadlines, cope under pressure and prioritise their workload.
  • Positive attitude to all aspects of work and development.
  • Professional, confident and compassionate.
  • Resilient practitioner and decision maker.
  • Confidence and self-awareness of own limitations and professional boundaries.
  • Ability to demonstrate St Catherine's values in all aspects of work.

Experience

Essential

  • Proven team player that demonstrates high calibre leadership skills that inspires others to achieve and exceed objectives.
  • Proven experience in the implementation of internal control procedures and frameworks.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities.
  • Sound and up to date knowledge of Charity Accounting - SORP.
  • Able to manage and develop good working relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
  • Demonstrates drive for continuous improvement and maximising performance, productivity and efficiency.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
  • Sound critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Strong practical and modelling skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel).

Desirable

  • Experience within a healthcare environment.
  • Payroll and Pension knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/).
Person Specification

Attitude and Behaviours

Essential

  • High standard of diplomacy, integrity and reliability.
  • Willingness and ability to work occasional unsocial hours when required.
  • Attention to detail and work to a high level of accuracy.
  • Flexible and adaptable that can work to tight deadlines, cope under pressure and prioritise their workload.
  • Positive attitude to all aspects of work and development.
  • Professional, confident and compassionate.
  • Resilient practitioner and decision maker.
  • Confidence and self-awareness of own limitations and professional boundaries.
  • Ability to demonstrate St Catherine's values in all aspects of work.

Experience

Essential

  • Proven team player that demonstrates high calibre leadership skills that inspires others to achieve and exceed objectives.
  • Proven experience in the implementation of internal control procedures and frameworks.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities.
  • Sound and up to date knowledge of Charity Accounting - SORP.
  • Able to manage and develop good working relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
  • Demonstrates drive for continuous improvement and maximising performance, productivity and efficiency.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
  • Sound critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Strong practical and modelling skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel).

Desirable

  • Experience within a healthcare environment.
  • Payroll and Pension knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH119SL


Employer's website

https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH119SL


Employer's website

https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

jobs@stch.org.uk

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,217 to £56,647 a year NN8a-c

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0271-VA229

Job locations

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH119SL


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