Head Of Finance

St Nicholas Hospice Care; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive annual leave

Life cover

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

St Nicholas Hospice Care is looking for a Head of Finance to lead and deliver on financial aspects of their ambitious plans. This pivotal role involves providing strategic leadership, overseeing financial management, and ensuring the operational excellence of the finance function.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, proven leadership experience in a charity or similar organization, and strong financial acumen. The position offers a supportive and collaborative culture along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in finance within a charity or similar organisation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial direction and long-term viability of the hospice.
• Oversee the finance function, ensuring sustainable planning and financial management.
• Be a visible member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder communication

Team management

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, or equivalent

Job description

Hays Senior Finance is proud to be working in partnership with St Nicholas Hospice, who are looking to appoint a Head of Finance. This is a pivotal appointment where you will lead and deliver on financial aspects of their ambitious plans.

St Nicholas Hospice Care is a local charity, which strives for something better in the provision of high-quality, specialist palliative care, emotional and practical support, so that no-one in West Suffolk and Thetford has to face dying, death and grief alone.

St Nic's supports thousands of local people. Hospice support is there not just for patients, but for their families and friends too, offering everything from specialist medical and bereavement care to practical help. They aim to provide the very best experiences for those facing dying, death and grief, with our actions and behaviours promoting the charity's values of compassion, accountability, respect, and equity.

The charity and its trading subsidiary have a combined annual turnover of circa £9m. The Finance Department has responsibility for delivering all finance functions across the group.

In addition, the Finance team plays a strong and increasingly strategic business‑partnering role across the organisation, working closely with directors, heads of departments and managers to provide financial insight, challenge, and support decision‑making, enabling effective operational planning, financial sustainability, and alignment with the charity's strategic objectives.

The Head of Finance is responsible for the leadership and performance of the Finance team to provide sound financial information and specialist advice to directorate and committees to facilitate the Hospice's strategic and operational business plans, ensure the effective management of financial resources and to support change and enable improvement.

The Role

• Strategic Leadership: Drive the financial direction and long-term viability of the hospice and contribute to the financial health of the charity.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the finance function, ensuring sustainable planning, budgeting, and financial management.
• Team Collaboration: Be a visible member of the Senior Leadership Team, enhancing our positive, values-based culture.

What They’re Looking For

• Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven leadership in finance within a charity or similar organisation.
• Skills: Strong financial acumen, stakeholder communication, and team management.

You will also fulfil the role of Company Secretary for the charity and the trading company, whilst operating as a senior leader within the Charity.

St Nicholas Hospice has a collaborative and supportive team culture, so it is essential that you have the ability to "roll up your sleeves" and be involved in the day‑to‑day operations. In addition, a key element of the role will be leading and influencing others to continue to innovate and improve their financial processes.

Why Join the St Nicholas Hospice

• Impactful Work: Play a central role in developing and delivering financial plans to support in an environment where everyone is encouraged, energised and enabled to play their part in delivering the Hospice's vision.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement in its service of local communities.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive annual leave, life cover, and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.