Head of Finance

NHS; Oswestry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charitable organization in Oswestry is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial processes and governance. This full-time permanent role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary between £60,772 and £67,081, plus benefits. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and experience in financial systems. You will manage the Finance team and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while playing a vital role in the charity's mission to support children with life-threatening conditions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Organisational pension scheme

Blue Light Card and staff rewards programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing services including staff counselling

Funded Medicash – Health Care Cash Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Great development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Strong leadership skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to clearly interpret and present complex information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial processes and governance of the charity.
• Lead on all accounting activities in accordance with SORP.
• Propose financial strategy and budgets to the Board of Trustees.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Strong leadership skills

Expertise in financial systems and Microsoft Excel

Ability to manage a complex workload

Knowledge of accounting principles and practice

Education

Educated to degree level in a relevant field

Job description

Job Summary

Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our team based in Oswestry. Join us by playing a vital role in achieving ‘Our Mission’: Helping every child with a life‑threatening condition live their best life.

This full‑time permanent role offers hybrid working and a real work‑life balance and is compensated with a competitive salary of £60,772–£67,081 per annum plus car allowance and benefits.

Main Duties

The Head of Finance will be operationally responsible for the financial processes and governance of the charity and provide timely and relevant insight and analysis to influence decision making and performance.

Managing the Finance team, you will lead on all accounting activities in accordance with the Charity Commission’s Standards of Recommended Practice (SORP) and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including HMRC, the Charity Commission and the Gambling Commission. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Director of Finance & Transformation to propose the financial strategy and budgets for the organisation to the Board of Trustees and act as the principal liaison with the appointed auditors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Full membership of a UK recognised professional accountancy body
• Educated to degree level in a relevant field
• Strong leadership skills and willingness to work as part of a team to deliver the charity’s vision
• Strategic thinker able to clearly interpret and present complex information to different audiences
• Expertise in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Experience in preparing income, expenditure and capital budgets; monitoring and reporting budget and financial performance
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to influence at a senior level, providing assurance, evidence and expertise
• Ability to manage a complex workload, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practice, budget setting, forecasting, cash flow management, banking products and payment processing solutions, payroll and VAT, and charity regulations (SORP, Gift Aid, Gambling Commission)

About Us

By joining Team Hope House & Ty Gobaith, you will help your communities. In return we commit to your career, health and wellbeing and offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments
• Organisational pension scheme
• Blue Light Card and staff rewards programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing services including staff counselling
• Funded Medicash – Health Care Cash Plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great development opportunities

Contact & Application Details

Closing date: Tuesday 6th January (5pm)

Interview date: Wednesday 14th January

To apply, click ‘apply’ or contact Andy Fergus, People & Resources, Director of Finance, on 01691 679679. We welcome informal discussions.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).

Equality of Opportunity

Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.

Employers Detail

Hope House Children’s Hospices

Nant Lane, Morda, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9BX

Website: https://www.hopehouse.org.uk/