Financial Controller

St Catherine's Hospice Sussex and Surrey; Pease Pottage; Hybrid; GBP 51,217 - 56,647; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Option to buy or sell annual leave

Day off for volunteering

Generous Pension – up to 9% employer contributions

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Life Assurance – 4x basic salary

Discounted Gym

Career pathway and progression

Job summary

A leading charity providing hospice care in Pease Pottage seeks a Financial Controller. The role involves accurate financial forecasting and budgeting support for decision-making processes within the organisation. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a commitment to the strategic ambitions of the hospice. Competitive salary and a benefits package including 25 days holiday and enhanced maternity pay are offered. A flexible working environment is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial forecasting and budgeting data.
• Ability to build strong relationships within the organisation.
• Commitment to support strategic ambitions through accurate forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with the Senior Management Team.
• Provide accurate financial forecasting and budgeting data.
• Support decision-making processes with relevant financial insights.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Job description

SALARY: £51,217 - £56,647 per annum for 37.5 hours per week (depending on experience)

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 26 February 2026

Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated individual looking for your next challenge?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading charity providing hospice care to people across Sussex and East Surrey.

We are looking for someone who aligns to our values and demonstrates excellent communication and analytical skills, being committed to supporting the strategic ambitions of two hospices through accurate forecasting and modelling techniques.

About You:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for building strong relationships, providing robust and accurate financial forecasting and budgeting data with appropriate analysis to support the Finance Director, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees in decision making processes and assurance of future sustainability.

This post is offered on a full time and part time basis, working up to 37.5 hours per week. Our full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, worked 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.Wealso offer work from home opportunities, however, this is adaptable depending on business need and regular onsite presence is required.

Why St Catherine's?

When you join St Catherine’s, you’ll be joining a supportive team all working towards abig ambition: that will be here for you through the joyful memories, final goodbyes and moments after.If that sounds like something you’d find fulfilling, please apply today.

At St Catherine’s Hospice, we believe in looking after our people as well as our patients. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a range of benefitsincluding:

• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service to 30 days + public holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 1 week of annual leave
• Day off for volunteering
• Day off for moving house
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous Pension – Up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Life Assurance – 4x basic salary
• Pay enhancement of unsocial hours
• Flu Jabs
• Counselling Offering
• Discounted Gym
• Wellbeing Supervision (aka clinical supervision)
• Career pathway and progression

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.

We are located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9SL. You can access the Hospice by car, bus, bike or walking, with full transport details on our website.

How to Apply:

For a full job description and to apply please visit our website.

Terms & Conditions:

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• Please note a requirement of all roles at St Catherine’s is to complete mandatory E-learning training and remain compliant with this throughout your employment.

If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this role further, please give us a call on 01293 447353.