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Director of Finance

St Columba's Hospice Care
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
2 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Sage
Management
Presentation skills
Leadership

Full job description

Director of Finance

St Columba’s Hospice Care has provided hospice and end of life care for people with incurable illnesses and their families for almost 50 years and is well known across the Lothians. Their services span inpatient care, homebased support, bereavement services, education, and researchunderpinned by a strong reputation for compassionate and personcentred care.

The Role

The Director of Finance is accountable for the Hospice’s strategic financial management and leadership as well as holding responsibility for driving efficiency, reducing costs and maximising funds available to invest in the organisations purpose.

As a proactive member of the Senior leadership Team, you will contribute to the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of corporate strategy and business plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Leadership

As a member of the senior leadership team, promote at all levels within the department and organisation, the Hospice’s vision, values and strategic objectives.
Lead and ensure the implementation of the financial strategy for the Hospice, contributing to key decisions, policy development and strategy.
Lead and develop the Finance team to support the business of the Hospice in a proactive, timely and customer-focused fashion, responding flexibly to changing priorities, in line with organisational and contractual requirements.
Fully participate in the development of Service Level Agreements between the Hospice and our partners including with Integrated Joint Boards, and NHS Lothian.
Provide leadership in the budget setting process, providing necessary information to Directors, initiating discussions on budget allocations and presenting financial plans and budgets to the Board.

Accounting and Financial Controls

Ensure the monitoring and management of appropriate financial systems and internal financial controls, including audit and ensuring compliance with GAAP/Charities SORP (OSCR) and applicable regulatory legislation for financial and tax reporting.
Ensure all organisation-wide insurance policies remain fit for purpose and are appropriately monitored.
Responsible for the management and oversight of key finance and accounting systems including Sage 200, Cybertill, Cascade, Rotageek, and Payroll.

Treasury Management and Investment

Ensure effective management of the Hospice’s finances and reserves within funds available, taking account of actual circumstances as well as the annual budget.
Ensure cash flow and funds are well managed including building good relationships with the bank and external auditors, ensuring at all times, the availability of information to them.
Manage the planning and forecasting of the Hospice’s cash flow, to ensure liquidity at all times.
Account for investment income purchases, sales and revaluation of investments & regular liaison with investment managers.
Ensure that appropriate financial analysis and reports are provided at various levels, both internally and externally including monthly management accounts, budget and financial reports, as well as the annual report to the Board of Governors and AGM.

Payroll and Pensions

Ensure the provision of a highly effective and accurate payroll service, ensuring compliance with all HMRC and GDPR data management requirements, together with the management of all pension plans, life assurance and salary sacrifice schemes currently operating within the Hospice.

Governance

Ensure good governance of the Hospice by supporting the effective functioning of the audit and risk, investment, remuneration and nominations, and pension’s governance committees.
Ensure the provision of up to date advice on charity and company law, HMRC / OSCR Guidance and other regulations affecting the charity sector.
Provide reporting, analysis and assurance to the Board and sub-committees on all aspects of the Hospice’s financial strategy and financial risk management.
Lead the external audit process and ensure smooth year-end procedures within the Hospice.
Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements in relation to annual reports/returns, VAT returns, tax submissions and other requirements.

Departmental Management

Develop and implement the Finance department’s strategic objectives, as part of the Hospice’s business planning process.
Act as a role model and leader for direct reports; supporting and guiding their development and enhancing their leadership/managerial skills.
Proactively manage performance of staff, and address grievance/disciplinary issues in a timely way in line with organisational policy.
Actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the Hospice, as employer and service provider.

The Preferred Candidate

Education and Qualifications

Qualified Accountant with full membership of one of the main bodies.
Relevant post-qualification experience.
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge and Experience

Proven track record of success in a senior leadership role within the Charity sector.
Demonstrable experience and success in delivering excellence in corporate service areas.
Experience of working at Board level.
Broad management experience across financial, physical and technical areas.
Experience of producing a range of written and financial reports for a variety of audiences.
Experience of leading and managing change projects.
Evidence of delivering planned outcomes, on time and within budget.

How to Apply

All applications should be sent to Ross Gunn at Gunn Financial Appointments:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07850 385 044

Web: Director of Finance - Gunn Financial Appointments

All third-party applications, enquiries and direct approaches to St Columba’s Hospice Care will be referred to Gunn Financial Appointments.

Redefining Hospice Care: St Columba's exists to give everyone who needs it the very best hospice care. We're an independent charity at the heart of our local community, offering free, flexible and person-centred palliative care and support to our patients and their families.

Criminal Record Check: This post requires the post holder to have a criminal record check. An application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before the successful candidate can begin in post. The Hospice will pay/reimburse the cost of this check.

Scottish Charity No SC003634

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