Head of Finance - Hybrid, Impactful Charity Leadership

Hospiceuk; Oswestry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Oswestry is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial governance and manage the Finance team. This full-time permanent role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with leadership experience and proficiency in financial systems. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary, along with various benefits including generous leave and pension plans.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Organisational pension scheme

Blue Light Card and staff rewards programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing services including staff counselling

Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Great development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Extensive experience in financial management with relevant qualifications.
• Ability to interpret and present complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processes and governance for the charity.
• Provide insights and analysis for decision making.
• Lead on accounting activities as per SORP compliance.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Charity Commission requirements.
• Propose financial strategy and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Expert in Microsoft Excel

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

A charitable organization in Oswestry is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial governance and manage the Finance team. This full-time permanent role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with leadership experience and proficiency in financial systems. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary, along with various benefits including generous leave and pension plans.