Job summary
As our new Head of Finance, you'll be a key
member of the Business Development Team - managing a small team and ensuring
they deliver a high quality service. You will work closely with the Executive
Team and Board of Trustees, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the
hospices financial position.
Youll be joining a values-led, CQC Outstanding
rated hospice at a pivotal moment in our journey. Together, we are
strengthening and evolving our services to meet changing needs across Wigan and
Leigh, while staying rooted in our mission: to promote and provide outstanding
care, specialist support and information for people experiencing and affected
by life-limiting illness, dying, and bereavement.
Hours: 37 hours per
week
Contract: Permanent
Application deadline:
Thursday 10th July at 9:00am
Interviews:
Friday 18th July
Main duties of the job
As Head of Finance, you will lead the
hospices budgeting process and audit process, as well as producing regular
management accounts, forecasts, statutory returns and investments. You will
work with managers from across the hospice to help them to better understand
their own budgets and you will play a vital role in improving efficiencies and managing
costs.
The role is available 37 hours per week, Monday
Friday, 8.30am 4.30pm (Friday 4pm finish), on a salary of £55,690 - £62,682 per
annum. A hybrid approach to work, with the option to work from home 12days per
week, depending on the needs of the service.
To apply for this role, please send
your CV along with a one-page supporting statement explaining why you believe
youre the right fit.
Our Interview ProcessAs part of the initial interview
process, you will take part in a panel interview and be asked to prepare a
presentation to share with the panel.
Youll also have the opportunity to
tour our hospice.
If youd like to find out more about
the role or have an informal conversation, please get in touch with our HR team
hr@wlh.org.uk
If you have not heard from us within two weeks
after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.
About us
Wigan and Leigh
Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We
provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing
life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them.
The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals physical, social,
spiritual and emotional needs.
Successful appointments will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and
Barring Services Check (DBS) check.
We are committed to protect the privacy
and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit
our website and read our Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement
(Privacy Notice).
Job description
Job responsibilities
** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack **
Job description
Job responsibilities
** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack **
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced working knowledge of financial systems with experience in Sage 200 or similar platforms
- Ability to analyse and translate complex financial data into clear and accessible reports and communicate financial matters effectively with non-financial managers
- Understanding of Charities SORP, charity accounting standards, and other relevant financial regulations.
- Proactive approach to problem solving seeking out ways to improve and streamline processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised CCAB accountancy qualification - CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent
- Substantial experience in a senior finance role, including preparation of management accounts, leading audits, and developing and monitoring budget
- Experience of managing audits and the production of annual accounts
- Experience managing payroll, pensions, and remuneration processes in a complex organisation
- Experience of managing a team
Desirable
- Experience of charity finance, with an understanding of sector-specific challenges and opportunities
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver a varied workload to tight deadlines
- Approachable, enthusiastic and committed to supporting colleagues and working collaboratively within a team environment
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development and the professional development of others
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced working knowledge of financial systems with experience in Sage 200 or similar platforms
- Ability to analyse and translate complex financial data into clear and accessible reports and communicate financial matters effectively with non-financial managers
- Understanding of Charities SORP, charity accounting standards, and other relevant financial regulations.
- Proactive approach to problem solving seeking out ways to improve and streamline processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised CCAB accountancy qualification - CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent
- Substantial experience in a senior finance role, including preparation of management accounts, leading audits, and developing and monitoring budget
- Experience of managing audits and the production of annual accounts
- Experience managing payroll, pensions, and remuneration processes in a complex organisation
- Experience of managing a team
Desirable
- Experience of charity finance, with an understanding of sector-specific challenges and opportunities
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver a varied workload to tight deadlines
- Approachable, enthusiastic and committed to supporting colleagues and working collaboratively within a team environment
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development and the professional development of others
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).
