Finance Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a new challenge, where you can really make an impact?  Do you have a passion for supporting a charitable cause while utilising your financial expertise?  

Could you be the new Finance Manager for Saint Catherine’s Hospice?

 This is a new role to the organisation, reporting to the Finance Director. Like many charitable organisations we are experiencing plenty of challenges as demands on our services increase and therefore the new CEO has started a change programme which will strongly position us for the future.  As our new Finance Manager, you will be a key player in this change, and you will be supported by a committed executive management team to enable you to succeed. 

As our Finance Manager you will play a vital role in supporting our Finance Director in all financial matters, ensuring our charity operates efficiently and effectively.  You will take the lead in improving our finance systems, processes and reporting mechanisms, whilst also providing essential costing support, managing cash flow forecasting, and contributing to key financial activities.

Our ideal candidate will be ACCA or CIMA qualified or qualified by experience, have a strong background in finance management with excellent analytical skills, ability to manage change and be able to build relationships and collaborate effectively with key stake holders.  You will be confident in driving and achieving transformation including promoting collaborative working to ensure an appropriately integrated approach, developing new ways of working and implementing cost improvement efficiencies whilst also delivering on our strategic objectives.  It goes without saying that you will have experience in providing management support which empowers colleagues to reach their potential and achieve organisational and individual standards and targets. 

Application Process

For an informal discussion, please contact Rachael Bellerby, Finance Director, on 01723 351421 or email rachael.bellerby@saintcatherines.org.uk

To apply, please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience and outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Benefits of the role

• Working on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast providing a positive work life balance 
• Flexible working, when the need arises
• Relocation package available for the right candidate
• A supportive and committed management team
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals 
• On site gym
• Pilates
• Complementary therapies: massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, reiki, mindfulness and relaxation, facials, Deep oscillation therapy
• Discount in our charity shops

Person Specification

Qualifications Skills Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) is preferred
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Proven experience in finance management, with a focus on process improvement and financial analysis

Desirable

• Experience in managing payroll
• Experience of working within the Charity, Not for Profit, Hospice or Health and Social Care Sector
• Experience of developing business cases to support improvements

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

Saint Catherine’s Hospice

Address

THROXENBY LANE

SCARBOROUGH

North Yorkshire

YO12 5RE

Employer's website

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