Job summary
This is a rare
opportunity to make a real difference for those living with life-limiting
illness by applying your accounting skills and experience to lead and manage
the financial direction for the hospice.
Main duties of the job
The Role
The Head of Finance will lead
on all financial activities of St Anns Hospice and St Anns Hospice Trading Co
Limited. They will:
Effectively lead, manage, develop, and
motivate the Finance team to ensure that consistent, high quality financial
advice and support is provided across the organisation;
Take the lead on the annual budgeting
including payroll modelling and planning processes, monitor progress and
changes,
Prepare the annual statutory accounts and
consolidated accounts and ensure
Oversee the monitoring of working capital for
the Organisation and maintain appropriate treasury management
Oversee the payroll process ensuring the
delivery of an efficient and compliant service;
Act as the main point of contact for internal
and external auditors, investment advisors, insurers, banks, insurers and other
professional services
Propose innovative solutions to ensure the
Hospice maintains a competitive advantage and exploits new technology tooptimise efficiency.
About us
At St Anns,
theres one thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and
support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
Were
continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered
care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Anns is in the
best shape possible for future generations.
Youll be
challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play
your part in making a difference.
Applicants must
be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this
time.
The successful
candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which
is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake
safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding
policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory
roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the
Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent
Duty 2015.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Head of Finance will:
Take overall responsibility of all financial activities for the
Charity and the Trading Company.
Effectively lead,
manage, develop, and motivate the Finance team to ensure that consistent, high
quality financial advice and support is provided across the organisation;
Prepare the annual
statutory accounts and consolidated accounts and ensure compliance with GAAP /
Charities SORP and applicable regulatory legislation for financial and tax
reporting;
Take the lead on the
annual budgeting including payroll modelling and planning processes, monitor
progress and changes, and keep the Executive team and Trustees abreast of the
Hospice's financial status and variances from the budgeted position;
Oversee the monitoring
of working capital for the Organisation and maintain appropriate treasury
management to ensure that cash balances held are appropriate for the needs of
the business and that they are invested in appropriate interest-bearing
accounts;
Monitor and report on
the hospices investments, ensuring they fit into the investment policy;
Oversee the payroll
process ensuring the delivery of an efficient and compliant service;
Take the lead on the
management of the Charity and Trading Company pension schemes and associated
services;
Act as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors,
investment advisors, insurers, banks, and any other professional services
organisation and report on their performance to the Executive Team, Board of
Trustees, and any sub-committee as required;
Act as main point of contact for Organisational Insurance and Life
insurance. Taking responsibility for the renewal process and managing claims
Take overall responsibility for ensuring the
efficient, effective and timely processing of receipts, invoices, payments,
Gift Aid claims, VAT returns, corporation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Head of Finance will:
Take overall responsibility of all financial activities for the
Charity and the Trading Company.
Effectively lead,
manage, develop, and motivate the Finance team to ensure that consistent, high
quality financial advice and support is provided across the organisation;
Prepare the annual
statutory accounts and consolidated accounts and ensure compliance with GAAP /
Charities SORP and applicable regulatory legislation for financial and tax
reporting;
Take the lead on the
annual budgeting including payroll modelling and planning processes, monitor
progress and changes, and keep the Executive team and Trustees abreast of the
Hospice's financial status and variances from the budgeted position;
Oversee the monitoring
of working capital for the Organisation and maintain appropriate treasury
management to ensure that cash balances held are appropriate for the needs of
the business and that they are invested in appropriate interest-bearing
accounts;
Monitor and report on
the hospices investments, ensuring they fit into the investment policy;
Oversee the payroll
process ensuring the delivery of an efficient and compliant service;
Take the lead on the
management of the Charity and Trading Company pension schemes and associated
services;
Act as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors,
investment advisors, insurers, banks, and any other professional services
organisation and report on their performance to the Executive Team, Board of
Trustees, and any sub-committee as required;
Act as main point of contact for Organisational Insurance and Life
insurance. Taking responsibility for the renewal process and managing claims
Take overall responsibility for ensuring the
efficient, effective and timely processing of receipts, invoices, payments,
Gift Aid claims, VAT returns, corporation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate extensive experience in preparation of both management accounts and statutory accounts;
- Have experience of liaising with External Partners such as auditors, financial institutions, insurers and other business advisers;
- Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and influence others;
- Have experience of reporting to Executive Directors and Trustees;
- Have proven ability of liaising with statutory agencies e.g. Charity Commission, HMRC, or similar bodies;
- Have knowledge of management systems for all accounting functions including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, cash and banking, nominal ledger and stock;
- Have strong IT skills, and an awareness of new technologies and innovations;
- Have exceptional communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and concisely to at all levels;
- Demonstrate experience in strategy development, innovation and change management;
- Demonstrate experience of meeting tight and changing deadlines and show the ability to be decisive and act promptly under pressure;
- Demonstrate significant risk management experience; and
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of cross-departmental internal audits.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a degree level qualification or have significant experience in an appropriate and/or associated disciplines;
- Be a qualified member of a professional accountancy body (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or holder of an equivalent qualification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate extensive experience in preparation of both management accounts and statutory accounts;
- Have experience of liaising with External Partners such as auditors, financial institutions, insurers and other business advisers;
- Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and influence others;
- Have experience of reporting to Executive Directors and Trustees;
- Have proven ability of liaising with statutory agencies e.g. Charity Commission, HMRC, or similar bodies;
- Have knowledge of management systems for all accounting functions including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, cash and banking, nominal ledger and stock;
- Have strong IT skills, and an awareness of new technologies and innovations;
- Have exceptional communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and concisely to at all levels;
- Demonstrate experience in strategy development, innovation and change management;
- Demonstrate experience of meeting tight and changing deadlines and show the ability to be decisive and act promptly under pressure;
- Demonstrate significant risk management experience; and
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of cross-departmental internal audits.
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a degree level qualification or have significant experience in an appropriate and/or associated disciplines;
- Be a qualified member of a professional accountancy body (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or holder of an equivalent qualification.
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).
