Strategic Head of Finance - Charity (Hybrid)

Hope House Children’s Hospices; Oswestry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable hospice organization in Oswestry seeks a Head of Finance to oversee financial processes and governance. This full-time permanent role includes leading the finance team, ensuring compliance with charity regulations, and proposing financial strategies to the Board of Trustees. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with extensive financial management experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,772 - £67,081 plus benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Blue Light Card and staff rewards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with relevant experience.
• Exceptional numeracy skills required.
• Ability to manage and lead a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial processes and governance.
• Lead accounting activities in compliance with regulations.
• Propose financial strategy and budgets for the organisation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial management experience

Expert level competence in Microsoft Excel

Analysing and presenting complex data

Budget setting and forecasting

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Degree in relevant field

Job description

A charitable hospice organization in Oswestry seeks a Head of Finance to oversee financial processes and governance. This full-time permanent role includes leading the finance team, ensuring compliance with charity regulations, and proposing financial strategies to the Board of Trustees. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with extensive financial management experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,772 - £67,081 plus benefits and flexible working options.