At Willowbrook Hospice, every decision helps us deliver exceptional care to our community. We're looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team helping to secure the long-term sustainability of the Hospice and Trading Company. The role is key to leading financial strategy, planning and governance while supporting the delivery of our mission: "Delivering the best care, delivered with compassion for our community."\
This is an opportunity to use your financial expertise for a cause that truly matters, working closely with senior leaders and trustees to shape the future of the organisation.\
You'll benefit from:
- The opportunity to influence the future of a well-respected local charity
- A supportive and collaborative Senior Leadership Team
- A role where your work directly supports patients and families
- A values-led culture built on Accountability, Integrity, Compassion, Trustworthiness and Skill
Your Key Responsibilties
- Lead the annual budgeting process and develop long-term financial forecasts to support organisational sustainability.
- Produce accurate management accounts, financial statements and cashflow forecasts for the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and Trading Company Directors.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission reporting, VAT, Corporation Tax and charity accounting standards.
- Provide expert financial advice and insight to support key business decisions and strategic planning.
- Lead, develop and support the Finance Team, fostering a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships across the organisation, partnering with HR, Fundraising and Retail teams to ensure accurate financial management and reporting.
- Oversee payroll, investments, asset management and financial governance processes.
About You & Your Skills
We're looking for someone who can bring both technical expertise and inspiring leadership.
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification.
- Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role.
- Experience of preparing and managing annual budgets, long-term financial plans and cashflow forecasts.
- Strong knowledge of statutory financial reporting, compliance and governance requirements.
- Experience working within a charity, healthcare or similarly regulated environment.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience of leading, developing and motivating teams.
- Strong knowledge of financial systems, accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- The ability to present complex financial information clearly and confidently to a range of audiences, including senior leaders and trustees.
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