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CPDevel
Head of finance
Posted: 2 July
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CPDevel Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom


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Job Summary

As our new

Job Summary

As our new Head of Finance, you'll be a key member of the Business Development Team - managing a small team and ensuring they deliver a high quality service. You will work closely with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the hospices financial position.

Youll be joining a values-led, CQC Outstanding rated hospice at a pivotal moment in our journey. Together, we are strengthening and evolving our services to meet changing needs across Wigan and Leigh, while staying rooted in our mission: to promote and provide outstanding care, specialist support and information for people experiencing and affected by life-limiting illness, dying, and bereavement.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Application deadline: Thursday 10th July at 9:00am

Interviews: Friday 18th July

Main duties of the job

As Head of Finance, you will lead the hospices budgeting process and audit process, as well as producing regular management accounts, forecasts, statutory returns and investments. You will work with managers from across the hospice to help them to better understand their own budgets and you will play a vital role in improving efficiencies and managing costs.

The role is available 37 hours per week, Monday Friday, 8.30am 4.30pm (Friday 4pm finish), on a salary of £55,690 - £62,682 per annum. A hybrid approach to work, with the option to work from home 12days per week, depending on the needs of the service.

To apply for this role, please send your CV along with a one-page supporting statement explaining why you believe youre the right fit.

Our Interview ProcessAs part of the initial interview process, you will take part in a panel interview and be asked to prepare a presentation to share with the panel.

Youll also have the opportunity to tour our hospice.

If youd like to find out more about the role or have an informal conversation, please get in touch with our HR team

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.

About Us

Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

Successful appointments will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.

We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice).

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0309-25-0017

Job locations

Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Kildare Street

Hindley

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN2 3HZ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack **

Job Description

Job responsibilities

** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack **

Person Specification

Essential

Skills and Abilities


* Advanced working knowledge of financial systems with experience in Sage 200 or similar platforms
* Ability to analyse and translate complex financial data into clear and accessible reports and communicate financial matters effectively with non-financial managers
* Understanding of Charities SORP, charity accounting standards, and other relevant financial regulations.
* Proactive approach to problem solving seeking out ways to improve and streamline processes.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation

Qualifications

Essential

* Recognised CCAB accountancy qualification - CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent
* Substantial experience in a senior finance role, including preparation of management accounts, leading audits, and developing and monitoring budget
* Experience of managing audits and the production of annual accounts
* Experience managing payroll, pensions, and remuneration processes in a complex organisation
* Experience of managing a team

Desirable

* Experience of charity finance, with an understanding of sector-specific challenges and opportunities

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

* Highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver a varied workload to tight deadlines
* Approachable, enthusiastic and committed to supporting colleagues and working collaboratively within a team environment
* Demonstrates a commitment to personal development and the professional development of others

Person Specification

Essential

* Highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver a varied workload to tight deadlines
* Approachable, enthusiastic and committed to supporting colleagues and working collaboratively within a team environment
* Demonstrates a commitment to personal development and the professional development of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Address

Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Kildare Street

Hindley

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN2 3HZ

Employer's website

https://www.wlh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Address

Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Kildare Street

Hindley

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN2 3HZ

Employer's website

https://www.wlh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

* Seniority level

Executive


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Finance

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