- Demonstrate extensive experience in preparation of both management accounts and statutory accounts;
- Have experience of liaising with External Partners such as auditors, financial institutions, insurers and other business advisers;
- Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and influence others;
- Have experience of reporting to Executive Directors and Trustees;
- Have proven ability of liaising with statutory agencies Charity Commission, HMRC, or similar bodies;
- Have knowledge of management systems for all accounting functions including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, cash and banking, nominal ledger and stock;
- Have strong IT skills, and an awareness of new technologies and innovations;
- Have exceptional communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and concisely to at all levels;
- Demonstrate experience in strategy development, innovation and change management;
- Demonstrate experience of meeting tight and changing deadlines and show the ability to be decisive and act promptly under pressure;
- Demonstrate significant risk management experience; and
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of cross-departmental internal audits.
- Hold a degree level qualification or have significant experience in an appropriate and/or associated disciplines;
- Be a qualified member of a professional accountancy body (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or holder of an equivalent qualification.
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Head of Finance - Manchester, United Kingdom - St Ann's Hospice
Description
Job summary
This is a rareopportunity to make a real difference for those living with life-limitingillness by applying your accounting skills and experience to lead and managethe financial direction for the hospice.
Main duties of the job
The Role
The Head of Finance will leadon all financial activities of St Anns Hospice and St Anns Hospice Trading CoLimited. They will:
Effectively lead, manage, develop, andmotivate the Finance team to ensure that consistent, high quality financialadvice and support is provided across the organisation;
Take the lead on the annual budgetingincluding payroll modelling and planning processes, monitor progress andchanges,
Prepare the annual statutory accounts andconsolidated accounts and ensure
Oversee the monitoring of working capital forthe Organisation and maintain appropriate treasury management
Oversee the payroll process ensuring thedelivery of an efficient and compliant service;
Act as the main point of contact for internaland external auditors, investment advisors, insurers, banks, insurers and otherprofessional services
Propose innovative solutions to ensure theHospice maintains a competitive advantage and exploits new technology tooptimise efficiency.
About us
At St Anns,theres one thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care andsupport to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
Werecontinuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centeredcare that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Anns is in thebest shape possible for future generations.
Youll bechallenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to playyour part in making a difference.
Applicants mustbe authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at thistime.
The successfulcandidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of whichis covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertakesafeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguardingpolicies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutoryroles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with theWorking Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and PreventDuty 2015.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
The Head of Finance will:
Take overall responsibility of all financial activities for theCharity and the Trading Company.
Effectively lead,manage, develop, and motivate the Finance team to ensure that consistent, highquality financial advice and support is provided across the organisation;
Prepare the annualstatutory accounts and consolidated accounts and ensure compliance with GAAP /Charities SORP and applicable regulatory legislation for financial and taxreporting;
Take the lead on theannual budgeting including payroll modelling and planning processes, monitorprogress and changes, and keep the Executive team and Trustees abreast of theHospice's financial status and variances from the budgeted position;
Oversee the monitoringof working capital for the Organisation and maintain appropriate treasurymanagement to ensure that cash balances held are appropriate for the needs ofthe business and that they are invested in appropriate interest-bearingaccounts;
Monitor and report onthe hospices investments, ensuring they fit into the investment policy;
Oversee the payrollprocess ensuring the delivery of an efficient and compliant service;
Take the lead on themanagement of the Charity and Trading Company pension schemes and associatedservices;
Act as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors,investment advisors, insurers, banks, and any other professional servicesorganisation and report on their performance to the Executive Team, Board ofTrustees, and any sub-committee as required;
Act as main point of contact for Organisational Insurance and Lifeinsurance. Taking responsibility for the renewal process and managing claims
Take overall responsibility for ensuring theefficient, effective and timely processing of receipts, invoices, payments,Gift Aid claims, VAT returns, corporation
Person SpecificationExperience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
