Director of Finance and Corporate Services

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To lead and be responsible for the Finance and Corporate Services functions.

Responsible for providing a full financial management and advisory role to the CEO and Board of Trustees.

Key working relationships

CEO

Treasurer

Senior Leadership Team (Deputy CEO, Medical Director, Head of Clinical Services)

Job Summary

The post holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will contribute to the Strategic and Operational leadership of the Hospice.

You will manage a very small finance team and be responsible for all aspects of financial control and anti-fraud.

You will have operational and leadership responsibilities of non-clinical services including - Estates/Maintenance; IT; Health and Safety

Prepare and present the monthly management accounts to the Finance Committee along with supporting explanation and advice

Reconcile the investment portfolio on a monthly basis and work with the investment managers to report and monitor on investment performance to the Board

Manage banking arrangements and working capital

Complete and submit accurate quarterly VAT returns within the required time frames

Prepare and present the annual budget in collaboration with the budget holders and the CEO to the Finance Committee

Be responsible for the production of the annual accounts of the hospice and its subsidiaries

Support the Hospices annual audit liaising with and assisting the auditors to ensure completion on time

Ensure robust financial processions in line with Charity Commission, Companies House, Gambling Commission, HMRC and other regulatory bodies

Work with the Treasurer, prepare relevant papers and reports to ensure regular oversight of financial performance and transparency of use of charitable funds

Interpret relevant national and local guidance relating to finance matters. Developing and implementing policies and procedures to enable the achievement of performance objectives and good governance

Support the hospice in contractual negotiations with subsequent monitoring

Lead on capital projects and maintenance of hospice property to ensure compliance with current legislation and Health & Safety standards.

Manage, plan and agree all suitable arrangements with external contractors and hospice staff including Facilities Manager, Porters and Corporate Services Manager. Attend and report to the Building committee.

Lead on all matters of Health & Safety and support the annual audits. Attend and report to the Health & Safety Committee.

Lead on Hospices IT strategy and IT projects by working closely with the IT Manager and attend the Informatics Committee.

Arrange and Maintain the Hospice Insurance Policies.

Leadership & Management

Provide supportive & dynamic leadership to your team and the organisation alongside SLT

Be highly visible and easily accessible

Act as an ambassador for Bolton Hospice promoting and upholding our mission and values

Conduct yourself in a professional and approachable, inclusive manner

Develop and sustain relationships with partners and stakeholders

Ensure you and the team provide a quality, value for money service

Ensure all Policies and Procedures are implemented

Take responsibility for your own and your teams personal development and training

Maintain standards of conduct to sustain public confidence

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with staff at all levels of the organisation and with other organisations where issues may be complex or sensitive
• Ability to digest complex information
• Ability to effectively advise non finance managers re: financial procedures
• Ability to deal with staff performance and manage staff appraisal systems
• Ability to use word processing and e-mail packages effectively
• Ability to plan and prioritise won workload and that of others and that financial accounting section to ensure monthly and annual financial timescales and deadlines are met
• Ability to analyse information and determine best course of action to achieve the required objective
• Plan, manage, supervise and organise work and performance review
• Good decision making and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and interpret reports/policy regulations guidance e.g. accounting standards
• Specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedure, including all relevant accounting standards
• Expertise in a range of accounts areas including Annual Accounts, Capital Accounting
• Knowledge and understanding of internal external audit requirements for the proper operation of financial accounts.
• Advance knowledge in use of common software packages
• Knowledge and understanding of Financial Management Information Systems
• Knowledge and understanding of how systems can best be utilised and developed
• Understanding of how best to apply information technology to meet specific tasks.
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to switch between complex tasks and establish priorities when workload demands are high
• Flexible, able to work out of hours
• Highly enthusiastic and motivated about the work of the Hospice
• Diplomatic
• Car owner/driver
• Enhanced CRB Check

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level degree or appropriate experience
• Qualified Accountant, Member of ICAEW, ACCA or CIPFA

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within financial area
• Experience of managing staff, operationally, including managing performance
• Significant experience of managing staff services at strategic level which has improved outcomes

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

Bolton Hospice

Address

Queens Park Street

Bolton

BL1 4QT

Employer's website

http://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)