Strategic Interim Financial Controller – 6-Month Contract

St Catherine's Hospice Sussex and Surrey; Pease Pottage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

Pension up to 9%

Life Assurance

Counselling

Adoption pay

Job summary

St Catherine’s Hospice Sussex and Surrey is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 6‑month contract to lead the finance function, ensuring robust forecasting and budgeting to support strategic decision making.

The role requires strong team leadership, effective stakeholder engagement, and the timely production of management accounts and cashflow, with home-working options subject to business needs and regular onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Accurate forecasting and modelling techniques.
• Experience in budgeting and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing the Finance Team delivering a first-class service to all stakeholders
• Building strong relationships with external stakeholders
• Supporting the Director of Finance & IT in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing analysis as required
• Responsible for the production of accurate and timely management accounts and cashflow

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication skills

Job description

St Catherine’s Hospice Sussex and Surrey is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 6‑month contract to lead the finance function, ensuring robust forecasting and budgeting to support strategic decision making.

The role requires strong team leadership, effective stakeholder engagement, and the timely production of management accounts and cashflow, with home-working options subject to business needs and regular onsite presence.