The Chief Financial Officer is a critical member of the Leadership Team, responsible for the strategic leadership and effective management of the Finance, IT, and Governance functions across Southern Hospice Group. The postholder will also serve as the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) for the organisation.
We are looking for an exceptional individual who is values-driven, an inspirational leader and forward-thinking. You will be integral to the successful delivery of our clinical, corporate and improvement strategies and plans, enabling the organisation to achieve clinical transformation and long term financial sustainability.
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
* Degree in mathematics, economics, finance, accounting, business, or a similar subject.
* Demonstrates innovation and creativity that encourages new ways of working and develops a culture of innovation with a willingness to take calculated risks.
* Proven leadership at Board or senior management level, preferably with experience in charity/not for profit, healthcare or hospice sector.
* Proven interpersonal, communication and people skills.
* Strategic vision with the ability to oversee operational delivery.
* Strong knowledge of charity governance and regulations.
* A collaborative and supportive leadership style, with consensus-building ability.
* Works with integrity and earns the respect and trust of other colleagues and the Board of Trustees.
* Demonstrates emotional intelligence.
* Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
About us
Southern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK.We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce.
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* Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees
* Up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* On-site education support and study leave opportunities
* Option to access Health Shield and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for less
* Free parking, subsidised meals and various social activities
* Corporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light Card
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Death in Service
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date where applicant volume is high.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for an Enhanced submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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