Head Of Finance (up to 10 months maternity cover)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose: To lead and direct the finance services of the charity Specific Duties: To manage the finance department and deliver organisation wide financial expertise Operational and line management of finance managers with overall responsibility for finance team members including a team of regular volunteers To support the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services in preparing the annual budget and reforecast through preparation of budget templates, coaching of departmental managers and putting together the consolidated budget and year end reforecast position, and then uploading to the finance system. To support Trust applications ensuring accurate information is provided and restricted funds are recorded and spent correctly. To support the Director of Finance and Corporate Services by managing and ensuring: year-end financial requirements are met and to lead on the production of the annual statutory accounts monthly management accounts and forecasts are produced at charity and departmental level effective liaison with the external auditors, the bank and other external institutions statutory compliance of a financial nature all tax obligations are met and all tax opportunities maximised, including management of the charitys partial VAT recovery position and completion of quarterly VAT returns management of the trading company to manage surplus funds and review investments internal audit procedures and risk assessments provide finance training and support to colleagues ensure all aspects of the finance system are kept up to date To ensure written procedures and policies are kept up to date covering all areas of responsibility To promote a procurement culture, ensuring the hospices procurement policies are complied with and to chair the Procurement Working Group; To be an integral member of the organisational Operational Performance and Assurance Committee To lead projects, provide ad hoc financial information and analysis and undertake activities as required To deputise for the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services Duties in common with other members of Performance Committee: To be an integral member of the organisational Performance Committee undertaking organisational wide operational management as required, instilling and enabling a culture of responsibility, accountability, authority, drive and support at every level To behave at all times with complete integrity, respecting professional dignity and ensuring that actions enhance the reputation of themselves and the charity To take responsibility with other members of Performance Committee for managing the day-to-day operation of the charity To be effective and innovative in ensuring staff and volunteer welfare is paramount To ensure cost-effective use of all resources and seek ways to reduce costs while maintaining quality of service and operation To lead projects agreed with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) To undertake any other reasonable duty that may be required Duties in common with other members of staff: To report accidents and incidents without delay, according to policy. To ensure cost-effective use of resources and to be responsible for managing the relevant budget To be an ambassador for the charity To maintain the best appearance of your immediate working area To demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude to staff and volunteers Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas Abide by your Professional Code of Conduct To adhere to the Infection Control Policies and Procedures set by the charity and the Care Quality Commission To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Training and Education To develop training of staff and volunteers To be responsible for liaison with your line manager regarding your own development needs Health and Safety To adhere to Fire and Health and Safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment at all times Policies and Procedures To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these Equal Opportunities To treat everyone with whom you have contact through your work with equal dignity and respect regardless of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, disability, age, or any other factor that could be used in a discriminatory manner The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties of the post holder. It will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Accounting and financial reporting systems
• Experience of working in / with the charity sector
• VAT experience
• More than two years experience of working in a finance team
• Experience of managing staff

Desirable

• Financial modelling Partial VAT recovery experience Working with statutory funders, fundraising teams and retail outlets Attending and participating in trustee meetings
• Experience of managing volunteers Experience of managing a corporate services functio

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Using complex accounting software and advanced Excel skills The ability to manage a complex work programme and manage competing demands and priorities Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and levels of seniority High levels of self motivation Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines and to operate as part of a team or on own initiative as occasion demands Excellent analytical and presentational skills

Desirable

• Good negotiating skills
• Skills with budgeting
• Financial report writing skills
• Procurement skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Keech Hospice Care

Address

Keech Hospice Care

Great Bramingham Lane

Streatley

LU3 3NT

Employer's website

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