Head of Finance

Integrated Care System; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice in Wigan is looking for a Head of Finance to manage the budgeting process and audits. You will lead a small team, provide support to non-financial managers, and ensure financial compliance. The position requires strong financial acumen, team leadership, and a CCAB accountancy qualification. A hybrid work option is available, with a salary range of £55,690 - £62,682.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience managing audits and preparing annual accounts.
• Experience managing payroll, pensions, and remuneration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hospice's budgeting process and audit process.
• Produce regular management accounts and forecasts.
• Work with managers to better understand their budgets.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of financial systems, with experience in Sage 200 or similar platforms

Ability to analyze complex financial data

Understanding of Charities SORP and charity accounting standards

Proactive problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Recognized CCAB accountancy qualification - CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

As our new Head of Finance, you'll be a key member of the Business Development Team - managing a small team and ensuring they deliver a high-quality service. You will work closely with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the hospice's financial position.

You'll be joining a values-led, CQC Outstanding rated hospice at a pivotal moment in our journey. Together, we are strengthening and evolving our services to meet changing needs across Wigan and Leigh, while staying rooted in our mission: to promote and provide outstanding care, specialist support, and information for people experiencing and affected by life-limiting illness, dying, and bereavement.

Contract: Permanent

Application deadline: 11 August at 9:00am

Interviews: TBC

Main duties of the job

As Head of Finance, you will lead the hospice's budgeting process and audit process, as well as producing regular management accounts, forecasts, statutory returns, and investments. You will work with managers across the hospice to help them better understand their budgets and play a vital role in improving efficiencies and managing costs.

The role is available for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Friday 4 pm finish), with a salary of £55,690 - £62,682 per annum. A hybrid approach to work, with the option to work from home 12 days per week, depending on service needs.

To apply, please send your CV along with a one-page supporting statement explaining why you believe you're the right fit.

Our Interview Process: As part of the initial interview, you will participate in a panel interview and be asked to prepare a presentation for the panel. You will also have the opportunity to tour our hospice.

If you'd like to find out more or have an informal conversation, please contact our HR team at [e-mail].

If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, this indicates you have been unsuccessful this time.

About us

Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and their loved ones. Our support is tailored to meet physical, social, spiritual, and emotional needs.

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Job responsibilities

**For details, refer to the attached Recruitment Pack**

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of financial systems, with experience in Sage 200 or similar platforms
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate effectively with non-financial managers
• Understanding of Charities SORP, charity accounting standards, and relevant regulations
• Proactive problem-solving skills to improve and streamline processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Recognized CCAB accountancy qualification - CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent
• Significant experience in a senior finance role, including management accounts, audits, and budgeting
• Experience managing audits and preparing annual accounts
• Experience managing payroll, pensions, and remuneration in a complex organization
• Experience leading a team
• Charity finance experience, understanding sector-specific challenges

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities to tight deadlines
• Approachable, enthusiastic, and collaborative
• Committed to personal and professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.