Director of Finance

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice charity based in Greater London is seeking a Director of Finance to drive financial strategy and operational management. The ideal candidate will have substantial financial experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to the charity’s values. This role includes leading the organization's financial approach and engaging with Executive teams to ensure financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable substantial financial experience in an environment of change.
• Ability to influence effectively in a team environment with Executives and Trustees.
• A perfect match with the Charity’s values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and operational management.
• Monitor and report performance across the organization.
• Contribute to the development of the organizational culture.

Skills

Financial experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Member of a professional accountancy body

Job description

At Rennie Grove Peace, our unique care provides a lifeline of compassion and support to patients, carers, and families facing life-limiting illness in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Following a merger of Rennie Grove Hospice Care and Peace Hospice Care in October 2022, the Charity is now one of the larger hospice charities reaching an incredible 800,000 people through our services with a team of over 340 employees and over 1600 volunteers. Our goal is to serve 7,500 patients a year.

The driving force behind the merger is our goal to increase both the reach and scope of services. This includes high-quality care for those facing life-limiting illness, as well as bereavement counselling services for anyone affected by grief. By teaming up, we have extended and improved our range of services, giving more people access to support and the very best care.

The Director of Finance will lead on all aspects of our approach to financial strategy and operational management, development of our new approach to financial sustainability and future opportunities and monitor, analyse and report our performance across Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care. The new Director of Finance will also be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of our culture by embracing our vision, role modelling our values and driving positive colleague engagement.

The Candidate

• Member of one of the professional accountancy bodies - Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Certified Accountants.
• Demonstrable substantial financial experience and a track record of success in an environment of change.
• Ability to influence effectively in a team environment with fellow Executives, the Chief Executive and Trustees.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong problem-solving skills and able to implement new initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and able to implement new initiatives
• A perfect match with the Charity’s values and culture.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit www.berwickpartners.co.uk/94587

For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisor at Berwick Partners, Sandra Hamovic: on 07979 017 447 or [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 20th October 2025.