Head of Finance

Job Title: Head of Finance

Hours: 37.5hrs pw

Salary: £48,000 - £56,000

Location: St. Helens

Are you a qualified senior finance professional who wants to use your leadership skills to drive strategic impact and support vital community care charity?

We are looking for a values-driven Head of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team. In this pivotal position, you will play a crucial role in managing our day-to-day operations and delivering our long-term strategic plan.

At Willowbrook Hospice, we believe every contact counts. Our mission is to deliver the best care, delivered with compassion for our community. As our Head of Finance, you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure the financial viability of our hospice and trading subsidiary, ensuring that every pound maximizes support for our patients and families. We offer ongoing professional development, a collaborative working culture, and excellent staff benefits.

What You Will Do

Instead of just balancing accounts, you will guide the financial strategy that fuels our care. Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Services, your core responsibilities will include:

Strategic Planning: Leading the preparation of annual budgets and 5-year financial forecasts to secure the long-term viability of the hospice

Financial Management: Providing accurate accountancy, quarterly cash flow analysis, and regular statements for the Board of Trustees and Trading Company

Compliance & Reporting: Ensuring adherence to statutory returns, HMRC guidelines, VAT regulations, and charity SORP requirements

Team Leadership: Managing, supporting, and mentoring the Finance Department staff through annual appraisal and training processes

Cross-Department Collaboration: Advising the Head of HR, Head of Fundraising, and Head of Retail to maintain unified tracking of salary, lottery, and commercial incomes.

Information Governance: Establishing and preserving robust internal financial systems, creditor reviews, and asset registries across all premises.

We Are Looking for Someone Who

Is a fully Qualified Accountant (CCAB/AAT Level 4 or equivalent) with extensive experience in a charity, healthcare, or relevant financial environment.

Possesses a proven track record of preparing long-term budgets, statutory returns, and interpreting complex monthly management accounts.

Is highly proficient with financial software (such as Sage Accounts and payroll systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheet building.

Demonstrates exceptional leadership, strong delegation skills, and experience driving change programmes in the workplace.

Displays outstanding communication skills, with the ability to clearly deliver financial advice to executive leaders and board trustees under tight pressure.

Combines strong attention to detail with an organized, and team-oriented approach.

If you are a compassionate professional who shares our dedication to care and community, we invite you to apply.

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