Director of Finance and Corporate Services

Philippa Gee Wealth Management Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Hospice seeks a Director of Finance and Corporate Services to shape the future of the organization. The role involves leading finance functions, compliance, and strategic planning, while managing a dedicated team. Applicants should be qualified accountants with relevant leadership experience in charity finance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Blue Light Discount Card

Generous enhanced maternity package

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level financial management experience.
• Strong understanding of charity finance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing estates, IT, and health and safety is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
• Provide expert financial advice to the CEO and Board.
• Oversee non-clinical services including IT and health and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Governance

Compliance

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Bolton Hospice is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Director of Finance and Corporate Services to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a rare opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the strategic and operational future of a much-loved and respected charity that provides specialist care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses..

(AfC Band 8b) Up to £72,293 per annum

37.5hours per week per week

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and accountable to the Board of Trustees, you will lead the finance and corporate services functions, ensuring financial sustainability, excellent governance, and the efficient delivery of non-clinical services across the organisation. You will be responsible for financial strategy, reporting, risk management, estates and facilities, IT, and health and safety. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll be instrumental in supporting the Hospice's strategic direction and upholding our values of compassion, respect, professionalism, excellence, inclusivity and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all financial operations, reporting, and compliance including budgeting, auditing, and statutory accounts.
• Provide expert financial advice to the CEO, Treasurer, and Board of Trustees.
• Oversee non-clinical services including estates, IT infrastructure, health and safety, and facilities management.
• Support strategic planning, contractual negotiations, and capital projects.
• Develop and manage effective policies, systems, and procedures to ensure transparency, value for money, and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Lead and inspire a small, dedicated finance and corporate services team.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant senior-level financial management experience.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing estates, IT, and/or health and safety in a leadership capacity is desirable.
• A collaborative, hands-on leader with a values-driven approach and a passion for making a difference in your community.
  
  

Why Bolton Hospice?

We pride ourselves in offering an integrated specialist palliative care service for all our patients in Bolton. We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, Blue Light Discount Card, discounted meals and excellent training opportunities. We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.

To apply please download the job description and an application form & email applications to

Please see the full job description for further details. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Claire Fern, Head of HR to arrange an informal discussion

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.

Closing date for applications

20th June 2025