Head Of Finance

Salary: £58,008 - £63,550 pa (Mulberry PayScale, Grade Hawthorn)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours/week)

Are you an experienced senior Finance professional and fully Qualified ACA, ACMA, ACCA or equivalent looking to make a difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join the Trinity Team, supporting the Director of Finance & Resources to lead on the financial activities to support the Hospice’s strategic plan and long term financial sustainability plan.

The ideal role holder will combine excellent technical accounting skills, business partnering acumen and technical system knowledge to deliver the work of a small finance function which supports the delivery of an £18m Hospice.

 Overall purpose of the role

•  Lead the production for the monthly management accounts
• Lead on the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements
• Manage the financial activities for both Royal Trinity Hospice and Trinity Hospice Shops Limited
• Be the super user (System Administrator) for the financial software and continuously improve/develop use of the systems and processes to support the financial activities of the Hospice
• Support the Director of Finance & Resources in other areas of work including risk management, Information Governance as well as deputise in their absence

Skills and experience required 

• CCAB membership – Fully qualified
• Good technical knowledge of accounting concepts for large charities/organisations
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced excel user to support processes and financial models
• Experience of preparing and analysing complex financial information
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of working in the charity sector and or understanding of charity taxation (VAT and Gift Aid)

Benefits

• We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
• Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
• A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
• A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
• Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
• Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
• 25% store discount in Trinity shops
• Life assurance cover
• Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
• Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
• Access to courses of free counselling on the phone or face to face

Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms. 

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please complete the online application.

For an informal chat or visit please contact Stephen Hooper, Director of Finance and Resources or by contacting HR

Closing Date: Sunday 7 July 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 17 July 2024 tbc