Head of Finance
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Romford/Hybrid working
Salary: £55,455 - £63,985 per annum
Use your financial leadership to make a real difference.
Saint Francis Hospice is a well-established, values driven charity providing vital care and support to people in the community. They are now seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join the Senior Leadership Team and help shape the organisation's financial future.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional who wants to use their expertise in a role that combines strategic leadership, operational impact, and meaningful purpose.
The Role
As Head of Finance, you will lead the Finance and Procurement functions, ensuring robust financial management, strong governance and high-quality financial insight across the organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance and Resources, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable as it develops its services.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading and developing the Finance and Procurement teams
2. Providing strategic financial advice to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees
3. Leading the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
4. Ensuring strong financial controls, systems and compliance
5. Producing clear and insightful management information and financial reports
6. Supporting long-term financial sustainability and organisational strategy
7. This is a high impact leadership role offering the opportunity to influence strategy while remaining close to the detail of financial management.
About You
We are looking for someone who shares the organisations values of compassion, collaboration and creativity and who brings both strong technical expertise and an inclusive leadership style.
You will have:
8. A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
9. Significant post qualification experience in a senior finance role
10. Experience of financial management and governance within the charity sector
11. A strong track record of leading teams and managing budgets and resources
12. Experience preparing management accounts, forecasts, statutory accounts and regulatory returns
13. The ability to translate complex financial information into clear insight for senior leaders and trustees
14. Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Why Join?
This is a chance to use your expertise where it truly matters. You'll be joining a collaborative organisation with a clear purpose, supportive culture and strong commitment to the people and communities they serve.
Closing date: 27th March 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 6th April 2026