Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our team based in Oswestry. Join us at Hope House Children’s Hospices by playing a vital role in achieving ‘Our Mission’: Helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.
This is a full time permanent role with the option of some hybrid working to have a real work life balance.
We offer a competitive salary range of £60,772 - £67,081 (FTE) per annum plus car allowance and benefits.
About the Head of Finance role:
The Head of Finance will be operationally responsible for the financial processes and governance of the charity and provide timely and relevant insight and analysis to influence decision making and performance.
Managing the Finance team, you will lead on all accounting activities in accordance with the Charity Commission’s Standards of Recommended Practice (SORP), and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including HMRC, the Charity Commission and the Gambling Commission. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Director of Finance & Transformation to propose the financial strategy and budgets for the organisation to the Board of Trustees, and act as the principal liaison with the appointed auditors.
What we are looking for a Head of Finance who:
We are looking for a fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with a depth of relevant financial management experience, strong leadership skills, and a willingness to work as part of a team to deliver the charity’s vision. You will be a strategic thinker who is able to clearly interpret and present complex information to different audiences. You will have extensive familiarity with financial systems and be an expert in using Microsoft Excel.
About us:
By joining Team Hope House & Ty Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:
Closing date: Tuesday 6th January (5pm)
Interview date: Wednesday 14th January
If you think you have what it takes to be our Head of Finance and help us deliver our mission, then please click ‘apply’ now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Director of Finance, People & Resources, Andy Fergus, contact us on 01691 679679. We’d love to hear from you!
The successful applicant will be required to obtain a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).
Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.