Chief Financial Officer

Southern Hospice Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to join its Leadership Team. This pivotal role involves providing strategic financial leadership, overseeing compliance and audit functions, and driving long-term financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in the charity or healthcare sector, a strong understanding of governance, and the ability to inspire innovative practices among the team.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership at Board or senior management level.
• Strong knowledge of charity governance and regulations.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and reporting.
• Ensure effective management of internal and external audit programmes.
• Drive development of cost improvement and efficiency programme.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Financial analysis

Governance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Emotional intelligence

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Degree in mathematics, economics, finance, or similar

Job description

Southern Hospice Group is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Leadership Team.As CFO, you will provide strategic financial leadership to the organisation, overseeing all financial operations, planning, and reporting. You will work closely with the CEO, Trustees, and Leadership Team to ensure robust financial management, compliance, and the long-term sustainability of the Group. You will providestrategic leadership and effective management of the Finance, IT, and Governance functions across the Group.You will also serve as the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) for the organisation.You will take a lead on establishing and embedding a robust governance framework and will shape the future of the leadership of this function.

Key Responsibilities:

·Ensure the Group’s financial stability and the effective, ethical management of all resources.

·Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of the Group’s internal and external audit programmes, liaising with auditors and ensuring audit recommendations are appropriately addressed to strengthen controls and governance.

·Be proactive in managing strategic change and organisational risks, focusing on outcomes and ensuring effective financial resourcing for plans related to change and development.

·Provide impartial professional advice and robust financial modelling, analysis, and interpretation – including comprehensive forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis – to inform and enable effective financial strategy development, operational planning, astute decision-making, and rigorous financial control.

·Drive the development and delivery of a robust Group-wide cost improvement and efficiency programme, collaborating closely with the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners to support and hold the Senior Leadership Team accountable for achieving targeted outcomes.

About You

We are looking for an exceptional individual who is values-driven, an inspirational leader and forward-thinking.You will be integral to the successful delivery of our clinical, corporate and improvement strategies and plans, enabling the organisation to achieve clinical transformation and long term financial sustainability.

·Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).

·Degree in mathematics, economics, finance, accounting, business, or a similar subject.

·Demonstrates innovation and creativity that encourages new ways of working and develops a culture of innovation with a willingness to take calculated risks.

·Proven leadership at Board or senior management level, preferably with experience in charity/not for profit, healthcare or hospice sector.

·Proven interpersonal, communication and people skills.

·Strategic vision with the ability to oversee operational delivery.

·Strong knowledge of charity governance and regulations.

·A collaborative and supportive leadership style, with consensus-building ability.

·Works with integrity and earns the respect and trust of other colleagues and the Board of Trustees.

·Demonstrates emotional intelligence.

·Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our website to submit an application setting out your interest in the appointment and the specific experience you believe you can bring to Southern Hospice Group. https://stbarnabas.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Clare Thompson, People Director, [e-mail]