An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance to join our client's Finance Team.  This role offers flexibility to work as a hybrid worker from their Milton offices and from home.

Head of Finance
Salary: £52,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid Working
Level: Accounts
Hours: 37.50
Benefits: See description
Job Type: Permanent

Our client, a children's hospice supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. 

If you are an experienced and qualified (ACMA, ACA or ACCA) finance professional who wants to work within a very rewarding charity in a full time role then they would love to hear from you.

The role reports directly to the Director of Finance and is a senior role in the charity and a member of the Operational Management Team. You will manage a team of six people and together you will manage all aspects of finance and financial reporting for the charity.

They’re looking for someone with a proven ability to consult and influence a variety of stakeholders internally and externally and to build credibility as a trusted financial manager and advisor. You will be an experienced inspiring line manager and accustomed to managing multiple projects to tight deadlines.  Your will have excellent IT skills and be interested and motivated to increasingly use technology to improve processes.

What will I be responsible for?

• The provision of a high quality accounting service to the charity and its subsidiaries to include all financial services and monthly and consolidated annual reporting.
• Providing insight and analysis to other managers. Manage the budget process and providing regular financial forecasts. Support managers with performance monitoring and ensure effective control of resources including cash management.
• Ensuring compliance with financial legislation and best practice, manage tender processes for financial services and contracts, manage internal and external audit requirements and monitor and report on financial risk within the organisation.
• Lead on the development of finance IT systems including the introduction of new technology to improve processes and integrate systems between different parts of the organisation.

They value all their colleagues and offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including generous annual leave, free parking, flexible and hybrid working policies, pension package (including NHS pension if already contributing), holiday purchase scheme, Life Assurance and an Employee Assistance Programme and strong wellbeing support.

Working for a charity brings unique opportunities and a different working environment. They welcome potential applicants making contact to discuss this post and the benefits that come with working for the charity.

Deadline: 06/02/2022 23:59

Application Process:

To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to the employer’s website where you can complete your application for this position.

They are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity.  They actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, in particular from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds.

They are proud to be Investors in People accredited

They reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should they receive a sufficient number of applications.

This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.

No agencies please.