Are you looking for a new senior Finance role and want to make a difference to the local community? Have you proven experience of successfully leading a finance function on both an operational and strategic level? Then we’d been keen to hear from you St Leonard’s Hospice is recruiting a Head of Finance to lead the finance function and provide a full financial management reporting and advisory service to the Chief Executive and Board, ensuring the Hospice’s finances are accurately and appropriately accounted for. This is an exciting time to join the team as we celebrate our 40th anniversary and embark on our ambitious programme of digital transformation, where this role will work in close collaboration with key stakeholders to support organisational projects. This is a new role at the Hospice and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, your main priorities as will be to: Oversee all financial aspects of the business, ensuring the organisation maximises its financial performance across its broad range of activities Work in collaboration with the Executive Team and Board to drive the Hospice’s financial strategy including the mitigation of financial risks Directly manage the Finance team and ensure the production of timely and high-quality financial management information Be responsible for all aspects of financial control and fraud prevention In order to succeed in this role, you will need to have: Recent and relevant operational and strategic management experience at a senior level A sound understanding of financial processes including budget management, forecasting, day-to-day income and expenditure processes, monthly reporting and year-end processes Experience of reviewing and changing financial procedures in order to achieve full efficiencies A collaborative working style and experience of leading a successful team Resilience, the ability to work under pressure and be able to keep to deadlines What we can offer you in return: An opportunity to make a difference Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days Attractive pension schemes Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices Free on-site car parking A supportive and friendly working environment This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week between normal office hours, Monday to Friday. If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Emma Johnson, Chief Executive by email at emma.johnson126nhs.net. No agencies, please. The closing date for this role is 18th May 2025, however we reserve the right to extend or close this post earlier.