Head of Finance

NHS; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional hospice organization is seeking a Head of Finance to manage budgeting and audit processes, produce financial reports, and collaborate with the Executive Team. This full-time role offers a salary of £55,690 - £62,682 per annum, with hybrid working options available. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong financial management skills and a commitment to improving service delivery in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading budgeting and auditing processes.
• Ability to produce management accounts and forecasts.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting and audit processes for the hospice.
• Produce regular management accounts and forecasts.
• Enhance team understanding of budgets and improve efficiencies.

Skills

Budget management

Financial forecasting

Team leadership

Cost management

Job description

Job summary

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 will 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.

Hours: 37 hours per week

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 collaborate with managers across the hospice to enhance their understanding of budgets and play a vital role in improving efficiencies and managing costs.

The role is available for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (Friday 4pm finish), with a salary of £55,690 - £62,682 per annum. We offer a hybrid working approach, with the option to work from home up to 12 days per month, depending on service needs.

To apply, please send your CV along with a one-page supporting statement explaining why you are the right fit for this role.

Our Interview Process

Initial interviews will include a panel interview and a presentation you will prepare for the panel. You will also have the opportunity to tour our hospice.

For more information or an informal chat, 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.

About us

Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity operating since 1983, providing a wide range of palliative care services tailored to individual needs, including physical, social, spiritual, and emotional support.

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

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Details

Date posted: 30 July 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: B0309-25-0019

Location: Wigan & Leigh Hospice, Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 3HZ